Disability or Youth Support Worker – Urgent
(Open for Male and Female Disability or Youth Workers)
Location: Golden Grove, South Australia 5125
Service Commences: 17th June 2025
Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2.1
Shifts: To be confirmed during onboarding — may include flexible or extended hours
Are You a Strong, Experienced Support Worker?
We are urgently hiring male and female Disability or Youth Support Workers to support a complex Young Person (YP) with high-intensity needs in Golden Grove, SA. If you have the resilience, experience, and passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Client Overview: High-Intensity & Complex Needs
This role involves supporting a young male client with significant behavioral and medical challenges. Due to the intensity of this case, applicants must be physically fit, emotionally resilient, and confident in managing high-risk behaviors.
Medical Conditions
* Intellectual Disability
* Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 3
* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavioral Challenges You'll Manage
* Absconding (running away)
* Threatening/intimidating behavior
* Physical aggression
* Verbal aggression
This role requires workers with prior experience managing escalations and de-escalating behavioral crises in a calm, structured, and trauma-informed manner.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and support a complex young person in day-to-day routines
* Monitor and respond to high-risk behaviors using trained strategies
* Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication compliance
* Maintain a safe environment for the client and yourself
* Support with emotional regulation, independence-building, and community access
* Record daily progress, incidents, and updates professionally
What We're Looking For
Minimum 2 years experience supporting clients with high-intensity or complex behaviors
Clear and confident spoken and written English
Physically fit and capable of responding quickly to behavioral episodes
Ability to follow structured behavior support plans
Strong boundary-setting, patience, and resilience
Preferably experienced working with young people (YPs) in the disability or residential sector
Mandatory Requirements
Certificate III or IV in Disability, Youth Work, or Individual Support (Highly Preferred)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Employee Working with Children Check (SA)
National Police Check (current within 12 months)
Current First Aid & CPR Certification
Valid Australian Driver's License + Reliable, Insured Vehicle
Why Join Connecting Families?
At Connecting Families, we provide tailored support to individuals with complex needs. Our team is professional, trauma-informed, and driven by compassion. You'll be part of a dedicated network working to uplift lives in meaningful, sustainable ways.
Ready for a Role That Challenges and Rewards You?
Apply now to join Connecting Families — where every shift empowers a future.