Disability Youth Support Professional

4 days ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia Southern Cross Support Services Full time
Job Title: Residential Care Specialist

This role offers a unique chance to apply transferable skills in a new and exciting setting, supporting and empowering young individuals to reach their full potential. As a Residential Care Specialist, you will be working with a multidisciplinary team to create tailored support plans and interventions for young people with diverse needs and abilities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide compassionate and person-centred support to young people, fostering a safe and nurturing environment that contributes to growth and development.
  2. Collaborate with a team to create comprehensive support plans, ensuring the unique needs and challenges of each individual are addressed.
  3. Empower individuals to build essential life skills, promote independence, and achieve their goals.
  4. Use daily routines to provide hands-on training for life skills such as cooking, personal care, and budgeting.
Requirements
  • Experience in disability support work or a related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.
  • Ability to adapt to the unique needs and challenges of young people.
This role is an opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

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