Job title
Youth Lead Practitioner
Location
Beresfield
Employment Type
Full time or Part time (4 days per week)
About The Role
We are looking for Youth Lead Practitioners to support adolescents and young adults aged 9-25 as they navigate life with a disability, from adolescence through to early adulthood.
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead the interdisciplinary youth team that plans a young person's NDIS funded therapy package, acting as the main contact for adolescent and young adult participants and their families
* Utilise assessment and intervention skills to support youth participants to achieve their educational, personal, social, and working life goals
* Work within the social model delivering therapy in diverse settings, from homes and schools to playgrounds, workplaces and community centres
* Hold meaningful, future-focused conversations with participants and their supports
* Empower participants and their families to develop habits and routines
* Build meaningful relationships with participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
* Document and bill for each session through our online participant management system
* Attend the weekly team meeting in the hub, sharing stories of impact
* Collaborate with Team Leader and Therapy Mentor to tap into clinical knowledge and support
Who We Are Looking For – Qualifications
* Relevant tertiary qualification and registration
* If Youth Worker: Bachelor or Master's degree in Youth Work or Community Services and YWA membership
* If Social Worker: Bachelor or Master's degree in Social Work and AASW membership
* If Specialist Educator: Bachelor or Master's degree in Special Education and AASE membership
* If Registered Nurse: Bachelor of Nursing and AHPRA registration
You Will Also Need – Requirements
* Minimum 12 months experience working with youth aged 9-25
* A positive and flexible approach to work
* Strong communication skills and team player
* Commitment to personal and professional growth
* Demonstrated experience working with people with a disability
* Willingness to work to billable targets
* A valid Australian driver's license
* NDIS Workers Screening Check
* Working with Children's Check
What We Offer – Benefits
* Continuous learning and professional development support
* Competitive salary package with performance and loyalty bonuses
* Bonus potential up to $3,000 annually for role expectations and up to $10,000 for increased billable time
* Flexible working options and calendar control
* Career growth opportunities including mentoring, education, and operational leadership pathways
* Supportive multidisciplinary environment
* Additional perks such as pet-friendly hubs, career coaching, development budget, wellbeing days, paid parental leave, regular social events, and confidential counselling services through Employee Assistance Program
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