If you're motivated by purpose, have a heart for youth, and thrive in dynamic, team-focused setting, this is the role for you!
* Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting young people
* Shift based position, including weekends, overnight shifts and evenings
* Casual opportunities available
About the Role
As a Youth Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a secure and nurturing haven for youth in need. Working under the guidance of the Program Manager, you will provide essential day-to-day care, empowering young people with challenging behaviours through engaging activities and structured routines that foster vital life skills. This role typically requires overnight availability between 5:00 PM and 7:30 AM each week.
About You
To be successful in this position you should have demonstrated experience working with young people with complex trauma and at-risk behaviours. Be a compassionate and calm approach to behaviour management and life skills development. You should also have a strong understanding of child protection, youth welfare systems, and trauma-informed practice.
Qualifications
* Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent and previous experience in working with youth from a disadvantaged background
* Knowledge of child/youth behaviour difficulties and various therapeutic techniques applicable to youth
* Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop rapport with youth and staff
* A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and Driver's Licence
* Possession of current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Benefits of Joining the Carinity Team
* Access to an employee assistance program (professional counselling).
* At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this.
* Genuine chance to make a real difference to the community, every day.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
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