Job Title
Our organization is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people who are under our care.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work with children and young people with high and complex needs, be prepared to work shift work, including overnight and weekends, and possess a current Australian Drivers Licence, satisfactory clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check, and satisfactory clearance of a National Criminal History Check.
They will also need to hold a Certificate IV (or above) in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention, as well as a current Provide First Aid Certificate, Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certificate.
As a Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support and care to children and young people in our residential care service. You will be responsible for implementing therapeutic programs and interventions to address the trauma and abuse that some of these young people may have experienced.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with children and young people with high and complex needs
* Implement therapeutic programs and interventions
* Provide support and care to children and young people
* Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people
Requirements
* Current Australian Drivers Licence
* Satisfactory clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
* Satisfactory clearance of a National Criminal History Check
* Certificate IV (or above) in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention
* Current Provide First Aid Certificate
* Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
* Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certificate
What We Offer
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits