Senior Youth Worker — Therapeutic Support Lead

Council Jobs; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 96.000 - 101.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ACT Public Service is seeking a Senior Youth Worker in the Therapeutic Support Team to assist students with complex social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing needs across ACT public schools. The role delivers targeted, trauma-informed interventions to improve engagement, resilience and learning participation.

The incumbent provides leadership and mentoring to Youth Workers and school staff, coordinating holistic support with families and external agencies.

Formación

• Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent is required.
• Experience providing therapeutic support to children and young people with complex needs in educational settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practice and its application in schools.

Responsabilidades

• Provide targeted, therapeutic and relationship-based interventions to support student engagement and wellbeing.
• Lead, mentor and support Youth Workers and school-based staff to ensure high-quality youth work services.
• Collaborate with students, families, educators and external agencies to coordinate holistic support responses.

Conocimientos

Therapeutic support

Trauma-informed

Youth work

Educación

Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV in Youth Work

Descripción del empleo

ACT Public Service is seeking a Senior Youth Worker in the Therapeutic Support Team to assist students with complex social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing needs across ACT public schools. The role delivers targeted, trauma-informed interventions to improve engagement, resilience and learning participation.

The incumbent provides leadership and mentoring to Youth Workers and school staff, coordinating holistic support with families and external agencies.