About Us:
DCC specialises in 24-hour residential care, allied health, outreach support, community access, supervised family contact, and transport. It is dedicated to creating a warm, friendly home environment for our children and young people and empowering them with the skills needed to live independent lives.
About the role:
DCC is seeking an experienced professional with a background in youth and forensic disability support to work with an adolescent client in a single-tenancy residential setting transitioning to adulthood. The role is grounded in a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach that prioritises safety, strong relationships, and long-term well-being.
The placement is based in a standalone property in Greenbank and operates with a 2:1 staffing ratio, sleepover support, and contingency hours to ensure consistency, safety, and staff wellbeing. The role works closely with a dedicated Program Manager and specialist care team, contributing directly to daily care, behaviour support, and meaningful engagement with the client.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is calm under pressure, confident in supporting high-risk behaviours, and committed to helping young people build stability and positive pathways forward.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide direct, day-to-day support to a client with forensic disability and complex psychosocial needs within a single-tenancy residential setting
- Build strong, respectful relationships that promote trust, emotional safety, and engagement
- Implement behaviour support strategies and therapeutic care plans in line with trauma-informed practice
- Support the client to engage with education, health, community, and cultural supports
- Respond confidently to periods of escalation using Team Teach and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approaches
- Participate in post-crisis debriefing, reflection, and learning to support emotional regulation and staff wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with Child Safety, QLD Health, mental health services, and allied health professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and share information as appropriate under the guidance of the Program Manager.
- Support family contact and community engagement where appropriate
- Maintain a safe, structured, and respectful living environment
About You:
You are an experienced and committed worker with a strong background supporting young people and adolescents with disability, forensic involvement, and complex psychosocial needs. You understand the impact of trauma, disability, and system involvement on young people, and bring a calm, consistent, and professional approach to your work.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience working with youth and young adults with disability, particularly forensic disability and psychosocial disability
- Confidence supporting high-risk behaviours, including aggression, anti-social behaviour, and emotional dysregulation
- Experience working in residential care, out-of-home care, disability, or similar high-intensity support settings
- Strong skills in community engagement, helping young people build and sustain positive connections
- A trauma-informed approach and willingness to work within therapeutic frameworks
- Ability to remain calm, reflective, and responsive during challenging situations
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to complete and apply Team Teach and TCI training
What's on Offer:
- Generous hourly rates as per SCHADS 3.1 starting at $48/hour plus shift allowances
- Flexibility across a 24/7 rotating rosters including sleepovers and actives
- No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift
- Post-crisis debriefing and full access to EAP services
- Internal Cultural Practice Advisor’s to guide culturally appropriate practices
- Professional development and training opportunities provided by suitably qualified industry professionals and trained therapist
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
- Experience in supporting young people with disability and complex behaviour
- MAYBO training highly regarded
- Availability for a variety of shifts including days, weekends, sleepovers and actives
- Availability to attend a group and/or individual interview at our Ipswich office
- Current Blue Card and Yellow Card
- Satisfactory LCS Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check (DCC funded)
- Current Open or P2 Australian Licence
- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) is highly desirable but not essential
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply below.
Should you have further questions or require more information, please contact [email protected]
We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).
We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $50.61 – $75.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
