Residential Youth Worker — Trauma‑Informed Care (Casual)

Narooma; Canberra; In loco; AUD 41.000 - 55.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

MacKillop is seeking Youth Workers to join our Therapeutic Residential Care program in Canberra. You will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to children and young people with complex needs in a highly structured, compassionate environment to begin healing.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized therapeutic plans, respond to crises, and help young people build trust, safety and lasting relationships across residential and community settings.

Competenze

• Experience working with children and young people with high and complex needs.
• Understanding of trauma and its impact on development and behaviour.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training within a therapeutic model of care.

Mansioni

• Build therapeutic relationships to help regulate emotions and develop social skills.
• Follow trauma-informed practices to support youths through complex behaviours.
• Implement case plans, behaviour support and safety plans as required.
• Respond effectively to crises with calm, supportive presence.

Conoscenze

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Formazione

Cert IV in Community Services or Youth Work

Descrizione del lavoro

MacKillop is seeking Youth Workers to join our Therapeutic Residential Care program in Canberra. You will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to children and young people with complex needs in a highly structured, compassionate environment to begin healing.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized therapeutic plans, respond to crises, and help young people build trust, safety and lasting relationships across residential and community settings.