MacKillop is excited to expand its youth services in the Newcastle and Hunter regions. This has led to an opportunity for experienced Youth Workers to join our team across new residential homes in the Hunter region within our Intensive Therapeutic care program.
About the role:
* Assist young people in developing living and life skills
* Role model and reinforce positive behavior through social learning, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence
* Promote democracy and support young people to engage in a participatory environment where they can have a say in and influence the decisions that affect their lives
* Support children and young people living in the accommodation service, including undertaking household duties as required
* Participate in a team environment and house meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs
* Safeguard the wellbeing of young people and report any concerns immediately
The ITC system will provide Therapeutic Care, with a strong focus on recovery from trauma. It offers an alternative to long term residential care and does more to protect and keep children and young people safe. The system provides clear pathways to less intensive service types and permanency, as well as a broader range of placement options for children and young people to achieve outcomes around mental health, physical health, and education.
Primary objectives include providing trauma-informed services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families. Young people will receive safety, stability, predictability, and consistency by implementing house guidelines and supporting individual strategies and case plans.
Key selection criteria include a minimum qualification requirement of a Diploma of Youth Work, Community Services or equivalent. Aboriginal staff are encouraged to apply, with a desirable but not essential qualification. Demonstrated skills and experience in youth services, residential care, or supported accommodation are also required. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, as well as awareness of current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families, are necessary. Experience working therapeutically with children and young people who have experienced significant challenges and trauma is also expected.
Requirements include a valid and current Driver's License, Satisfactory Criminal History Check, Valid Working with Children Check, and Valid NDIS Workers Screening Check.
Our offer includes a great opportunity to work with a leading provider of community and family services, career growth opportunities, hourly rates based on SCHADS Award 3.1-3.4, salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, professional development opportunities, industry-specific training, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
For further information, please contact us at the below phone number.