Residential Youth Worker Job
Are you passionate about working with children and young people in out-of-home care? As a Residential Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and supportive home environment for at-risk youth.
Job Description:
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. You will be responsible for fostering a secure, nurturing environment that promotes independence and encourages skill development and socialization within the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create a Safe and Supportive Home: Foster a secure, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
* Empower Daily Living: Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene to promote independence.
* Facilitate Transportation: Ensure young people attend school, appointments, and community activities.
* Promote Growth: Encourage skill development and socialisation within the local community.
* Manage Health Needs: Administer medications and maintain accurate reporting.
* Deliver Trauma-Informed Care: Support youth with complex behaviours using trauma-informed approaches.
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A Certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or Community Services, or equivalent qualification.
* A minimum of 3 months' experience in Residential Youth Services.
* Demonstrated experience in supporting extreme challenging behaviours.
* An Australian Driver's Licence (SA), P2 or higher.
* A Working With Children Check.
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including:
* Health Benefits: 12% discount on retail health insurance.
* Fitness Discounts: Access to discounted gym memberships.
* Exclusive Rewards: Discounts on food, entertainment, travel, and more with Maxxia Rewards.
* Flexible Scheduling: Control your work-life balance with our app.
* Weekly Pay: Manage your budget with regular weekly payments.
* 24/7 Servicing Team: Dedicated service coordinators available anytime.
* Ongoing Support: Access supervision and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Career Growth: Opportunities for permanent positions through our Temp to Perm program.
Other Requirements:
In addition to the above requirements, you must also have:
* A current suitable Psychological Assessment, or be willing to obtain one.
* A Current First Aid & CPR certificate.
* CPI Safety Intervention Training.