Support Worker

Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to autistic individuals, their families, and the broader community.

When you join Autism SA you’ll get to work with dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to support autistic people to live the life they choose in an inclusive society.

Working alongside experienced colleagues from a variety of professions, you’ll have access to an extensive knowledge base and development opportunities, giving you the chance to fuel your professional growth, expand your skills, and provide the highest quality of care to clients and their families.

We are seeking dynamic, committed, and experienced team members who can deliver the highest quality, person-centred support to our clients. Above all, we seek team members who strive to develop close-knit relationships with clients and their support team, and who celebrate with them for every milestone reached, big or small. We aim to put choice and control into the hands of the people we support and strive to match their interests and hobbies with yours to help build true connection. We incorporate evidence-based practices into our supports and strive to ensure our staff are well trained and supported to successfully provide our wide range of individuals and/or groups the best supports and services.

**The client**

The Reynella program is supporting a twenty-four-year-old male on the Autism Spectrum in a Supported Independent Living service in a 2:1 client ratio. We will require applicants to have a strong focus on supporting complex behaviours and incident management. We are a therapeutic service and work within a person-centred, trauma informed framework. You will be responsible for the critically important task of teaching or coaching vital life-skills to enable individuals to live as independently as possible so they can achieve their individual goals. The individual within this support enjoys outdoor play with staff, engaging in sensory activities, being involved in the kitchen/cooking and engaging in day to day living skills.

**There are multiple casual positions available at Reynella suburb.**

**What we offer**:

- Job Satisfaction as every day you make a genuine difference in people’s lives
- Work in collaboration with our highly skilled team with ongoing mentoring
- Ongoing access to internal training full salary packaging benefits

**What you need to succeed**:

- Be a passionate, reliable, and dedicated support worker who is looking to grow and further develop your skills
- Strong ability to work collaboratively with others to ensure a consistent approach to enable clients to reach their goals.
- Experience in working with behaviours of concern and implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and plans.
- Knowledge of the Autism Spectrum and effective strategies for support.
- Experience working with Allied Health teams (including Behaviour Support)
- Experience supporting clients in their homes and the community
- Experience supporting young people to develop independent living skills
- Familiarity with Active Support principles Experience or knowledge of alternative communication methods
- Experience in MAPA/SIT training is preferred.

**Essential requirements**:

- Relevant experience in managing complex behaviours
- A minimum Certificate III in Disability or Youth Work
- National Police Clearance within the last 3 months
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and DHS Working with Children Check
- All mandated doses of COVID-19 vaccinations
- Full Australian Drivers Licence
- Completion of NDIS worker orientation module
- First Aid and CPR training
- Child Safe Environment training
- Assist with Medication training

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.