Senior Youth Worker: Employment Pathways & Support (Mackay)

Life Without Barriers; Mackay Regional; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + meal&

Entertainment card

Monthly RDO (optional)

Ongoing training and development

Descripción de la vacante

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to deliver employment-focused case management for young people in Mackay, including those engaged with Youth Justice or at risk of offending. This outreach role supports transitions to employment, training and independence through the SQW program, Next Step Plus and Extended Post Care.

Based in Mackay, the role is full-time max-term, Monday to Friday, with responsibilities across mentoring, job readiness, and partnerships with employers and

Formación

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (or similar), or working toward.
• Experience supporting young people in employment, transition, post-care, youth, AOD or mental health settings.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver strengths-based, trauma-informed case management.
• Develop and monitor individual participation and employment plans.
• Deliver job readiness and pre-employment activities.
• Coordinate training, work experience and employment opportunities.
• Provide mentoring and post-placement support to improve retention.
• Support young people to overcome barriers to participation and work.
• Build strong relationships with employers, RTOs and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting to meet SQW contract requirements.

Conocimientos

Youth work experience

Trauma-informed practice

Wellbeing support

Community engagement

Driver's Licence

First Aid/CPR

Educación

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Descripción del empleo

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to deliver employment-focused case management for young people in Mackay, including those engaged with Youth Justice or at risk of offending. This outreach role supports transitions to employment, training and independence through the SQW program, Next Step Plus and Extended Post Care.

Based in Mackay, the role is full-time max-term, Monday to Friday, with responsibilities across mentoring, job readiness, and partnerships with employers and