Itc youth worker - penrith

At MacKillop Family Services, we're on the lookout for a compassionate, enthusiastic Youth Worker to help make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) Program. This is an incredible opportunity to work in a supportive, dynamic team and contribute to the development of young people who need your guidance, energy and care.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, bring positive energy, and make a tangible difference, this is the role for you.

We are currently offering Part Time opportunities based in Penrith NSW area and surrounds. You will need to have flexibility of working various day, night, weekend and sleep‐over shifts. Reporting to the House Manager.

You'll be more than just a Youth Worker. You'll be a mentor, a role model, and a change-maker, playing a key part in helping youth overcome challenges, build their confidence and guide them toward a brighter future. You will provide trauma‐informed services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families, offering them safety, stability, predictability and consistency by implementing house guidelines and supporting the execution of individual strategies and case plans. You will also participate in team meetings, house meetings and case review meetings to ensure services meet the needs of each young person.

• Mentor and engage young people, guiding them through life‐skills development and personal growth.
• Role‐model positive behaviours, emotional intelligence and social responsibility.
• Empower youth by encouraging their active participation in decisions that impact their lives.
• Provide hands‐on support with day‐to‐day tasks such as meal preparation, shopping and housekeeping to ensure a safe and stable environment.
• Collaborate with a vibrant team to tailor services that meet the specific needs of each young person.
• Safeguard their wellbeing by reporting any concerns to ensure they're safe and supported.

• Salary packaging – we can help you maximise salary packaging up to AU$18,550 per year, allowing you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid training that is industry specific, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
• Sanctuary organisation – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence‐supported, whole‐organisation framework that reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free access to a wide range of options for all aspects of life, such as social, financial, physical and mental health, including counselling, coaching and nutritionist advice.
• Hourly rate as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level3, dependent on qualification and experience.
• Strong career growth opportunities and continuous support to help you thrive as part of our team.

• A Diploma or higher in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work, Mental Health or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in youth services or residential care.
• A deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and a commitment to cultural competency.
• A trauma‐informed approach to working with young people facing significant challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate and support youth effectively.

• Valid and current Driver's Licence.
• Valid and current Workers with Children's Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screeners Check.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Satisfactory reference checks from current and previous employer.

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio‐economic status and age. Our goal is to continue evolving as a culturally secure, culturally competent and welcoming organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.