Group Leader Assistant in Social Groups

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting Group Leader during various activities by supervising the participants.
• Following directions and guidelines outlined by the Group Leader.
• Preparing materials and setting the environment for the activities and packing up after the activities.
• Encouraging participants to interact with one another.
• Encouraging participants to participate in activities.
• Building rapport with both staff and participants.
• Working in accordance with Spectrum Space policies and procedures.
• Record weekly observations, goals and case notes for 3 participants throughout the term and hand in to Group Leader AW OPS F021
• Participant Case Notes (available on group commencement).
• At times if required and applicable to you, providing transport to outings for participants.
• Other similar related tasks as required.

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to autonomously engage participants and assist with set up/ pack up and all group activities.
• Ability to care for children/ teenagers/ young adults with a disability.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• Previous experience workingwith children/ teenagers with special needs.
• Experience in incorporating organisational values into daily interactions.
• Experience, qualification in education support, disability, or similar or working towards it.