Permanent Part Time and Casual Youth Worker - Orange

Marist180; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation and training program

Ongoing professional development and 1

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Marist180 is seeking a Youth Worker for permanent part-time and casual shifts in Orange. The role supports young people in accommodation, helping them develop daily living and social skills under supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing individual plans, mentoring, promoting self-care, education and community participation, and maintaining records. Required are a Certificate IV in Community Services and checks (Police and Working with Children’s) with First Aid/CPR and a NSW driver’s

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Community Services (or related field) is required and pursuing a Diploma-level or higher.
• National Police Check and Working with Children’s Check are required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence required.
• Provide consent to verify Residential Care Workers Register.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor individual plans in collaboration with the House Manager.
• Engage with youths to develop positive mentoring relationships.
• Support development of personal, living, educational, vocational and social skills.
• Assist youth with day-to-day activities and behaviours.
• Maintain documentation, progress reports, timesheets and records.

Skills

Engage clients positively

Boundary setting

First Aid & CPR

National Police Check

Working with Children’s Check

Communication skills

Driver’s Licence (NSW)

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services or related field

Diploma-level or higher in Community Services, Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or related field (pursuing)

Job description

Permanent Part Time and Casual Youth Worker - Orange

SCHADS 3.1 - 3.4 (Based on quals & experience)

Marist180 is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.

The Position

The Youth Worker is a member of a broader therapeutic team that work together to support each young person living in accommodation with their day-to-day activities, and achieve their individual personal, living and social skills, while acting as a mentor who engages positive change.

Primary accountabilities of the role of Youth Worker include, but are not limited to:

• Implement and monitor individual plans in collaboration with the House Manager
• Engage with, develop and maintain effective communication and positive relationship with the young people in care to develop a positive mentoring relationship.
• Assist with the development of personal and living skills through encouragement and promotion of positive self-care, food, hygiene, and financial practices.
• Assist with the development of educational, vocational and social skills through encouraging participation in leisure, recreational, sporting and community activities.
• Provide assistance with and encourage the young person in care with their day-to-day activities.
• Establish an appropriate balance between the needs of a young person and the needs of the group.
• Assist each young person to effectively manage their own behaviour through self-awareness and strengths-based approach in line with Marist180 guidelines.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or incidents and ensuring the safety of young people at risk of harm.
• Complete set house tasks for effective house management including reporting of safety concerns.
• Maintain documentation and records as per Marist180 procedures, including completing accurate and progress reports, communications, timesheets, and financial records.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace,
• Engage in reflective supervision with house manager and participate in learning/ development opportunities
• Respond to reasonable directions from house manager and care team.
• Actively contribute to a child-safe organisation by championing the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people; recognising and reporting child-safety concerns; and contributing to an open, accountable and learning culture where concerns, incidents and feedback are used to strengthen practice and prevent harm.

To be considered for this position, you are required to have:

• Hold a Certificate IV in Community Services (or a related field) and be actively working towards a Diploma-level or higher qualification in Community Services, Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with young people in a residential setting
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients positively while maintaining own boundaries
• National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.
• Provide consent to complete a verification of the Residential Care Workers Register managed by Office of the Children’s Guardian

At Marist180, you will receive:

• A comprehensive orientation and training program
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family

Marist 180 provide Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Marist180 is a Catholic organisation and registered charity within the global Marist community, active in 81 countries. We’re dedicated to empowering young people through education, accommodation, employment and more, so they can achieve their goals and build their own bright future. With over 50 homes across Sydney, the Hunter, Western NSW, and the ACT, we support around 1,300 individuals annually with a team of over 500+ staff.

Marist180 is a Catholic organisation and registered charity within the global Marist community, active in 81 countries. We’re dedicated to empowering young people through education, accommodation, employment and more, so they can achieve their goals and build their own bright future. With over 50 homes across Sydney, the Hunter, Western NSW, and the ACT, we support around 1,300 individuals annually with a team of over 500+ staff.