Support up to four young people with complex needs
Build trust and routine with young people impacted by trauma and mental health challenges
Play a key role in assessments and transitions to safe, sustainable future homes
About the Role:
As an ITTC Youth Worker, you'll collaborate with a colleague to provide high-quality support to a maximum of four young individuals, utilising a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.
The program involves short-term assessment and support, typically lasting three months, with opportunities for activities like equine therapy.
The role is dynamic, requiring active engagement, and includes relationship building, therapeutic youth work, and participation in team analysis and decision-making.
Our Leadership Team includes a Therapeutic Specialist, Education Specialist, House Manager, Case Worker, Senior Youth Worker, and a team of specialist youth workers, all committed to delivering quality therapeutic care.
Part-time and casual positions are available based in our Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care Program in Royalla. This position reports to the IITC House Manager.
About the role:
* Assist young people in developing living and life skills.
* Role model and reinforce positive behaviour through social learning, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence.
* Promote democracy and support young people to engage in a participatory environment where they can have a say in and influence decisions affecting their lives.
* Provide support to children and young people living in the accommodation service, including household duties such as cleaning, shopping, and meal preparation as required.
* Participate in team environment and house meetings to ensure services meet young people's needs.
* Safeguard the wellbeing of young people and report any concerns immediately.
The ITTC system will:
* Provide an alternative to long-term residential care.
* Offer clear pathways to less intensive service types and permanency.
* Broaden placement options for children and young people to improve outcomes around mental health, physical health, and education.
* Deliver trauma-informed services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families.
* Ensure safety, stability, predictability, and consistency by implementing house guidelines and supporting individual strategies and case plans.
Key selection criteria:
* Minimum qualification: Diploma of Youth Work, Community Services, or equivalent.
* Aboriginal staff: qualification is desirable but experience and willingness to participate in training are essential.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in youth services, residential care, or supported accommodation.
* Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and values, and awareness of issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
* Experience working therapeutically with children and young people facing significant challenges and trauma.
For a full list of Key Selection Criteria, please refer to the Position Description.
Requirements:
* Valid and current Driver's License
* Satisfactory Criminal History Check
* Valid Working with Children Check
* Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check
Our offer:
* Opportunity to join a leading provider of community and family services with career growth potential.
* Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 3.1-3.4, dependent on qualification and experience.
* Salary packaging options to maximize benefits up to $18,550 per year.
* Ongoing professional development, including study leave and in-house training.
* Industry-specific training paid by MacKillop, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness.
* Employee Assistance Program offering support for social, financial, physical, and mental health issues, including counseling and coaching.
* Work underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, fostering a safe environment for coping with stress and trauma.
* Click HERE to learn more about joining the MacKillop Family Services team and additional support available to employees.
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