Therapeutic Youth Care Practitioner

ActionHRM, Pty; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 78,000; Part time

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Job summary

Cafs Ballarat is seeking a Youth Care Practitioner to provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care in a four-bed residential setting. You will support young people aged 7 to 17 across a 24/7 roster, helping with daily routines, education and life skills while prioritising child safety.

Based at Skipton Street, Ballarat, the role offers part-time permanent hours (67.5 per fortnight) with salary from $71,729 to $78,269 pro rata, plus penalty rates, superannuation and salary packaging options.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed care aligned with the TBRI model and each young person's Looking After Children, behavioural support and other care plans.
• Complete daily care routines, including medication administration, activity and meal planning, and household duties such as cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping.
• Maintain accurate daily notes, case notes, reports, medication records and other required documentation.
• Transport and supervise young people at school, appointments, shopping, outings, camps and family visits across Victoria as required.
• Supervise family contact, visits and changeovers, and contribute to Total Care Package work when required.
• Work professionally with families, case managers, counsellors, health workers, agencies and community members to support positive outcomes.
• Support young people to engage in school, employment or appropriate day programs that meet their individual needs.
• Meet residential care compliance requirements, including fire checks, evacuation drills and maintaining required certificates and qualifications.
• Keep child safety at the forefront of practice, report concerns promptly and comply with relevant OHS requirements and Cafs standards.
• Participate constructively in supervision, staff meetings and house meetings, and follow the guidance of the House Leader and Senior Practitioners.

Job description

Cafs Ballarat is seeking a Youth Care Practitioner to provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care in a four-bed residential setting. You will support young people aged 7 to 17 across a 24/7 roster, helping with daily routines, education and life skills while prioritising child safety.

Based at Skipton Street, Ballarat, the role offers part-time permanent hours (67.5 per fortnight) with salary from $71,729 to $78,269 pro rata, plus penalty rates, superannuation and salary packaging options.