Support vulnerable young people in OOHC settings
- $43.02 ph plus penalties
- Join our supportive community of skilled and trusted professionals
As part of the Specialist ITC Program based in
**Wollongong and the surrounding areas**, you will support vulnerable children and young people within a residential out of home care setting.
The youth worker will ensure that a safe and comfortable environment is maintained and that children and young people engage in activities that promote wellbeing and development.
Core responsibilities:
- Attend to the daily care needs of children and young people;
- Provide therapeutic support and guidance and ensure consistency of care at all times;
- Manage challenging and complex behaviours;
- Facilitate the operation of the residential household, including cleaning, cooking and other relevant tasks;
- Support and promote social, emotional, behavioural and developmental outcomes for children and young people
Essential Criteria
- **Must be available for variety of shifts including sleepovers and active night shifts**:
- Relevant qualification in community services, youth work or similar
- Full NSW Drivers Licence
- Covid Vaccinations including booster
- Current First Aid certificate
- Current CPR certificate
- WWCC
- Willingness to undergo a police check