Global Disability & Community Services – Camden NSW
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Youth Worker or Disability Support Worker – Complex Behaviours
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We are seeking a patient, confident and experienced Disability Support Worker to support an 11-year-old boy living with the impacts of a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), ADHD, ODD and PTSD.
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This is a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker who enjoys working with children and can build a strong, positive relationship while providing consistent support with emotional regulation, routines, community access and daily activities.
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The successful candidate will be someone who can remain calm and composed during challenging situations and understands that behaviour is often a form of communication.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Build a positive and trusting relationship with Atticus.
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- Follow Atticus's Positive Behaviour Support Plan, routines and visual schedules consistently.
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- Support emotional regulation and recognise early signs of escalation.
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- Respond calmly and confidently to challenging behaviours, aggression and meltdowns.
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- Use positive reinforcement, clear boundaries and choices to encourage appropriate behaviour.
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- Provide close supervision to maintain safety, including during community access and around other children.
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- Supervise internet, device and screen use in line with his safety plan.
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- Support appropriate personal boundaries and social interactions.
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- Maintain clear communication with the care team and report incidents or concerns.
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About you:
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- Experience supporting children/young people with complex behaviours
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- Calm, patient and confident managing challenging behaviours
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- Solid understanding of positive behaviour support
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- Reliable and consistent
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Essential Requirements:
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- Certificate III/IV in Disability, Individual Support or Community Services
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- Current WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid & CPR, Police Check
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- Driver's licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance
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📌 Youth Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 Global Disabilitymmunity Services
📍 New South Wales
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