Youth Disability Support Worker

Location: Caboolture and in the community

Company Information: Gold Coast Disability and Youth Pty. Ltd. specialises in supporting clients with psycho-social disabilities to reach their NDIS goals. We are an inclusive workplace, culturally sensitive to all walks of life and respectful of all races, religions, sexual identities, genders, disabilities, etc.

Job Description:

We are hiring! Gold Coast Disability and Youth is seeking Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in the Caboolture area. This role involves mentoring clients and supporting their independence. Candidates should be passionate about assisting individuals with disabilities and possess excellent communication skills.

Casual role with the potential to move to permanent.

Please note on location: GCDAY Head Office is based on the Gold Coast, but we are hiring for our participants living in the North Brisbane region.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor clients to encourage independence in employment and training goals.

• Achieve positive outcomes for clients.

• Empower clients to succeed through various pathways.

• Support clients' personal growth and development.

• Optimise work experience opportunities for clients.

• Maintain documentation of service provision and reporting.

• Develop and implement capacity building, job readiness, and work experience support.

• Accurate and detailed reporting to the office in order to facilitate communication with other stakeholders (child safety / support coordinators).

Requirements:

• A Cert 3 in Youth Work (desirable) and/or a minimum of 2 years experience as a Youth Worker.

• Confident and reliable with writing detailed shift notes and incident reports.

• Ability to plan and prepare for client issues.

• Ability to commit to hours.

• Be willing to work at least 1 Sleepover shift a week

• NDIS Working Screening Check.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

• Current Blue & Yellow card (or ability to obtain)

• Driver's license and own car.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Empathy and healthy boundaries.

• Ability to manage client behaviour and set goals.

• Organisational and time management skills.

In your Cover Letter please answer the following questions:

• Available Days and Times 

• Desired Hours Per Week

• Available Start Date

We are looking for experienced Youth Workers to start as soon as possible, click Apply Now to submit your application!