About the Role
You'll be more than just a Youth Worker. You'll be a mentor, a role model, and a change‐maker. You'll play a key part in helping youth overcome challenges, building their confidence, and guiding them on their journey toward a brighter future.
You will provide trauma‐informed services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families. You will offer young people safety, stability, predictability and consistency by implementing the house guidelines and supporting the implementation of individual strategies and case plans. You will also participate in team meetings, house meetings and case review meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs.
What Your Day Would Include
* Mentor and engage young people, guiding them through life skills development and personal growth.
* Role model positive behaviors, 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 like meal prep, 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.
Our Offer
* Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows 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 for a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
* Sanctuary Organisation – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence‐supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
* Employee Assistance Program – free access to a wide range of options covering social, financial, physical and mental health, including counselling, coaching and even health advice from qualified nutritionists.
* Hourly rate as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 3, dependent on qualification and experience.
* Strong career growth opportunities and continuous support; you'll thrive as part of our team.
What You Bring
* A Diploma in Youth Work or a related field (or willingness to obtain one).
* Current First Aid Certificate with a minimum of 6 months validity.
* 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.
Must Have or Willing to Obtain
* Valid and current Driver's Licence.
* Valid and current Workers with Children's Check.
* Current NDIS Worker Check with a minimum of 6 months validity.
* Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
* Current First Aid Certificate with a minimum of 6 months validity.
Our Commitment
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 and expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio‐economic status and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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