Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Support Specialist

Carpentaria; Alice Springs; Remote; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual and Part-Time Opportunities

Competitive hourly rates + 12% super

Salary packaging available (up to $6,4

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

Access to employee discounts and EAP

Work satisfaction - love what you do

Job summary

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through allied health therapy programs, independent living, pathways programs, employment and training, and specialist accommodations.

The role focuses on delivering safe, trauma-informed support to young people aged 12–18, promoting emotional wellbeing and development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; reports must be clear and accurate.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and trauma-informed care.
• Flexibility to work short and long shifts including sleepovers, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural contexts, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support to young people aged 12–18.
• Support emotional wellbeing, stability and development.
• Build trusting relationships with young people, families and peers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to plan and deliver care.
• Respond effectively to crises and identified risks.
• Encourage resilience, independence and life skills in residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Computer skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Tools

Walker safety planning

Job description

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through allied health therapy programs, independent living, pathways programs, employment and training, and specialist accommodations.

The role focuses on delivering safe, trauma-informed support to young people aged 12–18, promoting emotional wellbeing and development within a multidisciplinary team.