Casual Youth Support Worker – Afternoons, Mount Isa

North West Queensland Indigenous Community Social Services Limited; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

North West Queensland Indigenous Community Social Services Ltd. (NWQICSS) invites applications for a Youth Support Worker (Casual) in Mount Isa, QLD.

Join the Youth Transitional Hub to provide practical, emotional and social support to at-risk young people in a culturally safe, trauma-informed environment. You will work shifts from 2:45 pm to 11:45 pm, collaborating with families and community partners to build life skills and independence while maintaining accurate records and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or in a Youth Support Worker role (preferred).
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Current Open Driver’s Licence and Blue Card.
• Current Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and respectful relationships with young people.
• Provide day-to-day support, supervision and guidance.
• Help young people develop life skills and independence.
• Facilitate recreational, educational and wellbeing activities.
• Support diversionary and community-based activities.
• Provide outreach support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with families and community partners.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reports.
• Follow safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

North West Queensland Indigenous Community Social Services Ltd. (NWQICSS) invites applications for a Youth Support Worker (Casual) in Mount Isa, QLD.

Join the Youth Transitional Hub to provide practical, emotional and social support to at-risk young people in a culturally safe, trauma-informed environment. You will work shifts from 2:45 pm to 11:45 pm, collaborating with families and community partners to build life skills and independence while maintaining accurate records and safeguarding