Therapeutic Youth Worker (Casual) – Positive Impact Care

IFYS; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment

Maroochydore office base

Base hourly rate $50.61 + super

Annual wellbeing reimbursement

Training opportunities

EAP access

Job summary

IFYS Foster and Kinship Care is seeking a Youth Worker in Maroochydore for a casual, community-facing role supporting young people in foster placements. The worker delivers therapeutic care, helps with daily activities, and supports carers within a sensitive, inclusive team.

The position emphasises wellbeing, safety, and client-centered planning, with opportunity for training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and related safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Have a Qld Working With Children Blue Card or have applied for one.
• Current valid Queensland driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Be able to provide two references from recent employers (including current line manager).
• Hold or be enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field.
• Pass history screenings including LCS2 and National Crime Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan appropriate activities with young people prioritising safety and individual needs.
• Implement positive behavioural support plans to care for young people with complex and challenging behaviour.
• Be a positive role model in influencing behavioural change.
• Day-to-day care, including assistance with medication, transport, support with education, schooling, and relationships.
• Complete administrative duties in line with legislative and contract requirements.
• Supervise family connections.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes.

Education

Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Queensland Working With Children Blue Card

Current Queensland driver’s license

Two references from recent employers

LCS2 history screenings

National Crime Check

Job description

IFYS Foster and Kinship Care is seeking a Youth Worker in Maroochydore for a casual, community-facing role supporting young people in foster placements. The worker delivers therapeutic care, helps with daily activities, and supports carers within a sensitive, inclusive team.

The position emphasises wellbeing, safety, and client-centered planning, with opportunity for training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and related safeguarding practices.