Location: Kenmore, QLD, 4069
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Facility Manager
Job Title: Community Worker - Disability
Salary range: $76,600 - $80,000 - depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closure date: 30 days
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a registered NDIS provider dedicated to empowering individuals to "live well," we are seeking a dedicated Community Worker – Disability. Our client specialises in Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation, Community Access, Allied Health/Therapeutic Support, and Behaviour Support for children and adults with disabilities or developmental delays. Their focus is on building daily living skills, fostering community participation, and providing a "home away from home." We are looking for a worker who will assist clients to solve social, emotional, and practical problems while promoting genuine independence.
Key Duties (paraphrased & detailed)
Assessment & Program Development
• Assess clients' needs, abilities, and personal goals, then plan, develop, and implement individualised educational, training, and support programs (e.g., daily living skills, community access, therapeutic activities).
• Interview clients and their families to determine the nature and extent of social, emotional, financial, or behavioural difficulties, using this information to tailor NDIS-funded supports.
Monitoring & Referral
• Monitor and report regularly on clients' progress toward their SIL or community participation goals, adjusting support strategies as needed.
• Refer clients to additional agencies or allied health professionals (e.g., behaviour support practitioners, community nurses) when specialised help is required.
Community & Resource Liaison
• Assess community needs and available resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other disability-specific facilities, then connect clients accordingly.
• Liaise with community groups, government bodies, private businesses, and other welfare agencies to promote awareness of disability resources and advocate for client inclusion.
Direct Support & Family Assistance
• Support families and provide education, personal care, and social engagement for disabled persons in adult service units, group housing, or short-term accommodation settings.
• Assist young people and adults to solve social, emotional, and financial problems, including budgeting, accessing transport, or managing challenging behaviours using tailored behaviour support plans.
Administration & Funding
• Prepare clear, timely submissions for funding and resources, including reports to government bodies (e.g., NDIA) and other agencies, ensuring compliance with NDIS Practice Standards.
Skills & Experience Required
* Minimum 1 year full-time relevant experience (disability support, community services, or allied health assistance).
* Relevant qualification (e.g., Certificate IV/Diploma in Community Services, Disability, or Mental Health).
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (preferable), satisfactory police check, valid driver's licence, and own transport.
* Up-to-date flu vaccination and COVID-19 immunisation (as required).
Why Join?
Rewarding work that empowers clients to live well, ongoing training, supportive team culture, and modern community-based facilities.