Community Support Worker

About the Role Spend your day making a positive difference. Our support staff provide emotional, social and practical support to people with Autism and their families, to increase opportunities for them to live the life they choose.

Children and young people may need our assistance before and / or after school, at weekends or during school holidays. Adults can need help with day-to-day activities, this may be through building social connections through sport or community groups, assisting with the development of daily living skills or enhancing job readiness skills. The people we support live in various suburbs across the greater Perth metro area.

About You Consistency is key, we are looking for people with on-going availability to work 10 hours or more per week. We also have opportunities for overnight support on a regular or ad hoc basis. We need people with an engaging and supportive approach, who understand that each person is different and have the confidence and passion to empower others to achieve their goals.

Our staff come from varying backgrounds; if you are currently working in the disability industry or in an education setting, if you are studying an Allied Health subject or have lived experience of supporting individuals with Autism and share our passion, we would love to hear from you!

You should possess:

• A commitment to supporting individuals needs and goals
• Resilience to undertake new challenges
• Experience working with or lived experience of supporting people with disabilities
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Sound decision making and problem-solving skills
• Full driver's Licence (No P-plates)
• A suitable 4 door vehicle

To join our team, you’ll be required to complete the required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance and NDIS Workers Screening Check. Benefits In addition to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives, you’ll also have:

• Coaching and mentoring from an experienced and supportive team
• Extensive training, growth and development opportunities
• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Flexible working hours with an ongoing roster
• Access to generous salary packaging options
• Access to discounts to a wide range of products and services such as gym access, meal boxes and health insurance

About Us The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

Interested? In your Cover Letter: Tell us about you,

• Your exposure to Autism and
• What inspired you to apply for this role.
• If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your application as soon as possible as shortlisting is currently taking place.

Apply Now To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter.

The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.