Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Worker (Disability Support)

Junction Support Services; Moe; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS pay

Shift penalties

Salary packaging

Professional development allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual wage increases

Job summary

Junction Support Services is seeking a Residential Care Youth Worker in Moe, Victoria. You will join a trauma-informed team providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care to young people in out-of-home care.

The role involves home management, meals, transport, medication administration, and collaboration with case managers, therapists and families. Your tasks include documenting notes, following procedures, and upholding standards while supporting young people to develop life skills and

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or strong motivation to learn.
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undergo Police Check and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Run the day‑to‑day of the home, including meals, cleanliness and supplies.
• Transport young people to appointments, school and activities.
• Administer and document medication and implement behaviour support strategies.
• Collaborate with case managers, therapists, educators, families and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate case notes and incident reports in line with standards.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilience

Trauma-informed

Communication

Behaviour support

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Job description

Junction Support Services is seeking a Residential Care Youth Worker in Moe, Victoria. You will join a trauma-informed team providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care to young people in out-of-home care.

The role involves home management, meals, transport, medication administration, and collaboration with case managers, therapists and families. Your tasks include documenting notes, following procedures, and upholding standards while supporting young people to develop life skills and