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 and Part Time basis.
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.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the safety and welfare of young people while working towards planned goals and independence.
* Conduct day‐to‐day coaching, mentoring, training and modeling to build life skills and support positive decision‐making.
* Support young people with developmental, behavioural, and psychological needs.
About you
To be successful in this role it is preferred that you can demonstrate knowledge and experience relevant to working alongside young people residential and/or youth programs, together with:
* Knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive, social, developmental, and behavioural needs.
* Experience of working with Indigenous and culturally diverse families and communities.
* Experience in the engagement, assessment and intervention with children and relevant stakeholders.
* Demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a valuing and strengths‐based approach.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including debriefing, conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, public speaking, promotional communication and reporting writing.
Required Qualifications and Training
* 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); or
* Have another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or relevant diploma or tertiary qualification.
* Have or be willing to enrol in Hope & Healing Training.
* Have, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate.
* Appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks: National Police Check, Blue Card, LCS Suitability Check.
What we can offer you
* Salary packaging (if part time)
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Flexible working and family friendly environment
* Professional supervision and support
* 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.
Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. 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.
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