Therapeutic Youth Support Worker – Residential Care

Family Centered Support Services; Stanthorpe; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call support

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Work vehicle during shifts

Meals provided during shifts

Accommodation and meal allowances

Job summary

Family Centered Support Services is hiring Casual Team Members to support Children and Young People in Residential Out-of-Home Care at our rural properties. The role focuses on a technology-reduced model of care, engaging with young people with challenging behaviours to help them reach social, educational, cultural and emotional goals.

Responsibilities include teaching life skills, documenting progress, coordinating with stakeholders, and creating activity plans while safely applying TCI

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver's Licence (must be Open or P2).
• Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent (or actively working towards it).
• Availability for shift work (24-hour model), including weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers as scheduled.
• Approved Licensed Care Service (LSC) check through the department, or ability to obtain one.
• Current Paid Blue Card or willingness to obtain one.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them.
• Flexibility to meet the organisation's needs.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet specific timeframes and targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, organization, and reporting.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Provide two recent professional references.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on support in teaching life skills to our Young People, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, completing homework, personal care, booking and attending appointments, participating in sports, and engaging in schooling.
• Developing support documentation, including Positive Behaviour Support Plans and progress reports.
• Assessing and supporting the developmental progress of our Young People.
• Liaising with and reporting to stakeholders to share information, contribute to planning, and ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
• Creating activity plans and facilitating community engagement for the Young Person.
• Safely supporting behaviours using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Family Centered Support Services is hiring Casual Team Members to support Children and Young People in Residential Out-of-Home Care at our rural properties. The role focuses on a technology-reduced model of care, engaging with young people with challenging behaviours to help them reach social, educational, cultural and emotional goals.

Responsibilities include teaching life skills, documenting progress, coordinating with stakeholders, and creating activity plans while safely applying TCI