Residential Youth Mentor & Life Skills Coach

Marist180 Elmo; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Marist180 is seeking a Youth Worker to join a therapeutic team supporting young people in accommodation. You will implement plans, mentor youth, and help develop personal, living, educational and social skills while promoting safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining boundaries. The role requires overnight shifts, a Diploma in Youth Work or related field, and a current First Aid/CPR certificate with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services, or a relate field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with young people in a residential setting.
• Willingness and ability to work sleepover/overnight shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients positively while maintaining own boundaries.
• National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check (or willing to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Unrestricted Drivers Licence.
• Consent to complete verification of Residential Care Workers Register.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• 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.

Formation

Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services, or a relate field.

Minimum of 1 year experience working with young people in a residential setting.

Description du poste

Marist180 is seeking a Youth Worker to join a therapeutic team supporting young people in accommodation. You will implement plans, mentor youth, and help develop personal, living, educational and social skills while promoting safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining boundaries. The role requires overnight shifts, a Diploma in Youth Work or related field, and a current First Aid/CPR certificate with a valid driver’s license.