Support Mentor

About the role

Can-Do Albany is a provider of support services for children and young adults. Using a mentoring model, the focus of individual support is regulation, social skills development, building independence, resilience and community engagement, school readiness and ongoing school participation, and change and transitions (including employment readiness). The position available is permanent part time (up to 30 hours weekly) which will include some after-school hours and could include Saturday work.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual support to neurodiverse and neurotypical children and young adults
• Support regulation and social skills development
• Build independence, resilience and community engagement
• Support school readiness and ongoing school participation
• Support change and transitions, including employment readiness
• Assist in strengthening family capacity

About you

• Completed or undertaking relevant tertiary level or TAFE qualifications
• Current Working with Children Check (or able to obtain)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or able to obtain)
• Passion for supporting children and young adults to reach their full potential

About us

Can-Do Albany is a provider of support services for children and young adults located in Albany, Western Australia. Our client group is comprised of neurodiverse and neurotypical children and young adults, and their families. From a neurodiverse perspective, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDA and ADHD are common presenting diagnoses. Can-Do Albany is a child-safe service and is committed to equal employment opportunities, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity. You will be employed under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.