The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Disability Care Coordinator

• Disability Local Area Coordinator
• Disability Support Coordinator

• Assesses clients' needs and assists them in planning, implementing and accessing education, training, employment and additional health or welfare programs
• Assists and supports people with disability in all aspects of daily living, including community inclusion, personal care, and building and maintaining independence and interpersonal relationships
• Supports clients to create and work towards their goals, build capacity to make their own decisions and choices, and access services
• Builds relationships in local communities to help promote inclusion and improve the accessibility of services and facilities
• Monitors and reports on the progress of clients

Residential Youth Workers are excluded from this occupation. Residential Youth Workers are included in Occupation 411731 Residential Youth Worker.

• House Manager (Disability)
• House Supervisor (Disability)

• Supports families and provides education and care for people with disability in adult service units and group housing
• Assesses clients' needs, and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs
• Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of abilities
• Monitors and reports on the progress of individuals

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Community Aged Care Support Workers and Residential Aged Care Workers are excluded from this occupation. Community Aged Care Support Workers are included in Occupation 421231 Community Aged Care Support Worker. Residential Aged Care Workers are included in Occupation 421331 Residential Aged Care Worker.

• Community Support Worker (Disability)
• Disability Care Worker
• Disability Support
• Disability Worker

• Supports people with disability with daily activities such as mobility, housekeeping tasks, personal care, medication and meal preparation
• Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
• Provides emotional support, and assists in managing depression, confusion and grief
• Identifies and facilitates community-based social activities for people with disability
• Assists people with disability to access disability support services
• Supports people with disability with training and employment
• Manages risks and emergencies in a home care setting

Aged Care Team Leaders are excluded from this occupation. Aged Care Team Leaders are included in Occupation 421132 Aged Care Team Leader.

• Disability Support Team Leader

• Manages a team of disability support workers and ensures efficient running of day-to-day operations
• Maintains attendance records and rosters for disability support workers
• Works with government and non-government entities to provide services to clients and organise relevant funding
• Oversees team training, education and professional development programs
• Works with Disability Employment Consultants to integrate clients into the workforce
• Works within relevant guidelines and adheres to codes of conduct to maintain a high standard of care
• May oversee the provision of home care services for clients