* Based in Eight Mile Plains, Servicing North Brisbane (Chermside to Bribie Island) and the Southeast Region (Logan to Gold Coast)
* Rapidly growing community social care organisation
* Excellent rates and allowances
* Mileage reimbursed to the Award rate
We Are Key Assets Australia
Key Assets is a leading not‐for‐profit, children, family and community services agency founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services and operate across all states and Norfolk Island.
A little about the role
As a casual Youth Worker, you will help us make a positive and lasting difference for children and young people who are in out‐of‐home care, supporting them through our Key Assets foster/kinship program.
* Undertake structured supervision and observation of contact with family members, including participating in activities both within and outside the agency premises.
* Support children and young people who may have suffered trauma and subsequently present complex needs and challenging behaviours.
* Keep comprehensive records of work undertaken and provide these as required in a prompt timeframe, in line with Key Assets Policies and Procedures.
The base salary for this position is $48.31 per hour. This position is on a casual, as‐needed basis. The title for this position will be internally referred to as 'Support Worker'.
About you
* Must possess a full, current QLD driver's licence.
* Certificate III in Children's Service, or any equivalent qualifications or training in youth or social care is advantageous.
* Prior experience working directly with children/young people, including teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field.
* Demonstrated experience working with children with trauma‐related challenging behaviours.
* A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to children's services.
* Ability to communicate simply and effectively, both verbal and written, with a diverse staff group at all levels, recognising potential language barriers and cultural differences.
* Must possess a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be willing to obtain one.
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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