Job Description
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Male Disability or Youth Support Worker (Urgent)
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Location: Golden Grove, South Australia ****
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Service Commencement: ASAP
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Shifts: To be confirmed upon onboarding (may include flexible or extended hours)
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Are You a Strong, Grounded, and Experienced Male Support Worker?
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We are urgently seeking a highly capable and confident male Disability or Youth Support Worker to join our trauma-informed team in Golden Grove, SA. This role is not for the faint of heart—it requires someone with the strength, patience, and professional skill to support a complex young person (YP) with challenging behaviors and high medical needs.
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You'll play a crucial role in the life of a young male client who is navigating severe behavioral challenges and multiple diagnoses. The right candidate will not only have experience—but a heart for restoring trust, building connection, and providing safe structure.
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⚠️Client Overview
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You'll be supporting a complex male youth with a range of behavioral, developmental, and emotional needs.
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Medical Conditions Include:
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•Intellectual Disability
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•Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 3
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•ADHD
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Behavioral Challenges:
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•Absconding
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•Threatening and intimidating behavior
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•Physical aggression
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•Verbal aggression
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✅ Key Responsibilities
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•Provide safe and consistent daily structure to a complex young person
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•Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behavioral episodes
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•Support with personal care, meal prep, and medication compliance
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•Facilitate community access (e.g., walks, outings, structured programs)
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•Maintain thorough and professional documentation
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•Be a reliable, steady role model—capable of building trust
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•Follow tailored Behavior Support Plans and work closely with clinical and care teams
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Who We're Looking For
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We're searching for a strong male support worker who is trauma-informed,



boundary-conscious, and confident in working with complex, high-intensity clients.
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Required Experience and Attributes:
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•Minimum 2 years experience with high-intensity behaviors
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•Proven success working with young people (YPs) in disability or residential care
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•Very strong verbal and written English communication skills
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•Physically fit and capable of participating in active, high-energy routines
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•Experienced in de-escalation and behavior regulation
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•Emotionally resilient and naturally calm in crises
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•Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed practice
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Essential Qualifications & Training
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•Certificate III or IV in Disability, Youth Work, or Individual Support
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•NDIS Worker Screening Check
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•Employee Working with Children Check (SA)
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•National Police Check (within 12 months)
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•Current First Aid & CPR
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•Valid Australian Driver's License + reliable, insured vehicle
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•CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training (preferred)
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•Trauma-Informed Care Training
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•Understanding of complex diagnosis support models
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Why Work With Connecting Families?=
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At Connecting Families, we don't just fill rosters—we change lives. Our work is grounded in compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to trauma-informed care. You'll be supported by a dedicated team who understands the demands of your role and values the impact you make each day.
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We provide:
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•Ongoing training and clinical guidance
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•A robust, collaborative team culture
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•Opportunities to grow with a purpose-driven organization
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•Clients that challenge you — and remind you why you started this work
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Ready to Be the Anchor in Someone's Storm?
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This is more than a job—it's a mission. If you have the heart, the hands-on experience, and the mental toughness to support a young person in crisis, then we want to hear from you.
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Apply now to become a vital part of a team where every shift makes a difference.
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📌 Male Disability Or Youth Support Worker (Urgent) (Adelaide)
🏢 Connecting Families Group
📍 Adelaide