Job Title and Location
We are currently seeking applications for dedicated Youth Workers to join our teams based in our residential houses located in Toowoomba, Upper Lockyer and Gatton on a Casual basis. Part Time roles may also become available.
Overview
Our team provides young people with support in a homely and welcoming residential care setting. This role directly supports the day‐to‐day routine of young people, providing quality, safe care and guidance within their living environment and the community.
Role Responsibilities
You will be working within a team of Youth Workers and be responsible for ensuring that the young people are safe and that their welfare and wellbeing needs are met, while working towards planned goals and independence. You will be working with young people with a range of developmental, behavioural, and psychological needs. Therefore, your role will be to support them through day‐to‐day coaching, mentoring, training, and modelling to build their life skills, support positive decision‐making, access opportunities, and achieve life and plan goals.
About You
To be successful in this role it is preferred that you can demonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to working alongside young people in residential and/or youth programmes, together with:
1. Knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive, social, developmental, and behavioural needs.
2. Experience working with Indigenous and culturally diverse families and communities.
3. Experience in the engagement, assessment and intervention with children and relevant stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a strengths‐based approach.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including debriefing, conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, public speaking, promotional communication and reporting writing.
Qualifications & Eligibility
6. Have a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care) or be willing to enrol and complete within 12 months a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (Residential Care).
7. Have another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or a relevant diploma or tertiary qualification.
8. Have or be willing to enrol in Hope & Healing Training.
9. Have, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate.
Screening Checks
Please note appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks:
10. National Police Check
11. Blue Card
12. LCS Suitability Check
What We Can Offer You
13. Salary packaging (if part time)
14. Ongoing training and career development opportunities
15. Flexible working and family‐friendly environment
16. Professional supervision and support
17. Employee Assistance Program
Our Commitment to Cultural Safety
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all children, young people, families, and staff. We value and respect diverse cultural identities, perspectives, and experiences, and we actively work to ensure our services and workplace are free from racism, discrimination, and exclusion. We recognise the importance of cultural connection as a key part of wellbeing and strive to promote culturally responsive practices in everything we do.
How to Apply
Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
Enquiries
If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Human Resources & Support team at jobs@fdc.csg.ngo.
Equal Opportunity Notice
Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Closing
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time. We thank you in advance for your time; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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