Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Support Worker

Baptcare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive SCHADS salary (Crises Acc.

Salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax‑de

Corporate health plan with BUPA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Cultural Leave

Job summary

BaptistCare SA is seeking a Casual Residential Youth Support Worker to assist in the day-to-day operation of a residential facility for vulnerable young people. You will provide practical and personal support, promote independence and help develop essential living skills to help residents reach their care plan goals.

Working within a trauma-informed framework, you will build respectful relationships, maintain a safe environment and collaborate with the team to achieve program objectives,

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and Family Interventions, Youth Work, Community Services, or related field.
• Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk young people.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities in the provision of support services.
• Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ and marginalised groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and personal support to residents.
• Promote independence and assist with developing essential living skills.
• Build positive, professional relationships and maintain a safe environment.
• Support young people to achieve goals in Care Plans and Program objectives within a trauma-informed framework.

Skills

Compassionate mindset

Reliability

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Certificate 4 in Child, Youth and Family Interventions, Youth Work, Community Services, or related field

Job description

BaptistCare SA is seeking a Casual Residential Youth Support Worker to assist in the day-to-day operation of a residential facility for vulnerable young people. You will provide practical and personal support, promote independence and help develop essential living skills to help residents reach their care plan goals.

Working within a trauma-informed framework, you will build respectful relationships, maintain a safe environment and collaborate with the team to achieve program objectives,