Overview
JoinEdmen - Where Every Day is a New Adventure! We are partnering with DCC to provide workforce solutions to their growing youth organisation. DCC offers round-the-clock care to young people in different settings, such as residential, community access, outreach and supervised family contact. If you have a caring heart, a sense of adventure, and a passion for changing young lives, we’d love to have you join us.
About You:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Work, Social Work or similar (or be studying towards)
- Australian Drivers Licence (P2 or higher)
- Blue card & Yellow card
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- 3 months paid experience as a Residential Youth Worker
- The ability to work a mixture of day, night and weekend shifts as required
- Live in a location in QLD close to an airport with flights to Ipswich, Toowoomba and Bundaberg
To be successful in a FIFO youth worker position, you will need to have a passion for working with young people, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote or isolated environment.
Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal chance and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.
About the Position
As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be part of something extraordinary. You will provide day-to-day assistance, guidance, support, and empowerment to help young people achieve their goals.
Fly in fly out (FIFO) youth worker positions in Ipswich, Toowoomba & Bundaberg typically involve working with young people in remote or isolated communities on a rotational basis (5 days on & 5 days off). These positions are offered to support young people in communities that have a restricted workforce. In addition to your casual hourly rate, all FIFO employees are entitled to a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA).
The role is a casual opportunity offering flexible work arrangements and a great work-life balance.
Please Note: You must be a QLD resident to be eligible for this position as you will be required to obtain an LCS Clearance as a requirement of the role. This Clearance requires individuals to have a current QLD Driver's Licence & QLD residential address.
Responsibilities
- Establish a secure and nurturing home environment for at-risk young people
- Offer guidance and support with personal care requirements including meal assistance and hygiene routines
- Provide transportation for school, appointments and community activities
- Foster the development of skills and socialisation within the local community, alongside promoting positive pro-social peer interactions
- Support in the administration of medications and associated reporting requirements for children on Child Protection orders
- Provide trauma-informed care to young people who display complex behavioural issues and traumatic backgrounds
- Engage in the Trauma Recovery practice framework and undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within the first three months of your employment
Apply Now and let your adventure begin!
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📌 FIFO - Residential Youth Worker
🏢 Edmen Community Staffing Solutions
📍 Toowoomba