Mental Health Disability Support Workers

4 hours ago

Christies Beach South Australia Australia Connecting Families Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Connecting Families is seeking strong, trauma-informed male and female Disability Support Workers to provide high-level care for a client with extremely complex behavior and psychological needs. This role requires workers who can remain calm under pressure, respond to challenging behaviors with care and control, and provide structured, consistent support.

We are seeking resilient, mental health workers with proven experience supporting complex children and youth, especially those with extreme behavioral challenges including drug and alcohol addiction.

Preferred Background as a Support Worker:

Child & Youth Work

Mental Health & Crisis Management (i.e. drug and alcohol addiction)

Trauma-Informed Disability Support

Minimum 2 years consistent work experience in Community Services (Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health, Nursing)

Key Traits and Skills:

Calm and assertive in high-stress environments

Experienced in de-escalating aggressive and sexualized behaviors

Able to mentor youth with attachment issues and trauma

Committed to clear boundaries, respectful communication, and safety

Physically fit and mentally resilient

Client Overview:

Behavioral Challenges Include:

  • Absconding & Property Damage
  • Physical & Verbal Aggression
  • Threats, Intimidation & Suicidal Ideation
  • Sexually Inappropriate Behavior (verbal and physical)
  • Homicidal Ideations, Severe Attachment Disorder
  • Drug Usage

Medical & Psychological Diagnoses:

  • ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • FASD – Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
  • RAD – Reactive Attachment Disorder
  • Trauma-Related Behavioral Disorder

Mandatory Requirements

  • Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, Youth Work, or Mental Health
  • Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Employee Working with Children Check (South Australia)
  • Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
  • Valid South Australian Driver's License & Reliable, Insured Vehicle

Apply Now – Be the Change for Someone Who Needs Strength & Stability

If you're experienced in Child & Youth or Mental Health work and ready to face the challenge of supporting one of the most vulnerable individuals in our community, we want to hear from you.

Join Connecting Families — where care is courageous, consistent, and life-changing.

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