Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Youth Worker

Mackillop Family Services; Nowra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Nowra, NSW, is seeking Therapeutic Youth Workers to support young people in our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) program. The role is full-time, on-site, with opportunities for growth and a commitment to trauma-informed practice.

You will mentor youth, model positive behaviors, support daily living, and work with a dedicated team to meet individual needs. Significant disability experience is preferred and flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, preferably in trauma-informed settings.
• Ability to mentor, model positive behaviours and support daily living activities.
• Disability experience is preferred and flexibility for shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor youth in the ITC program and support trauma-informed care.
• Model positive behaviours and healthy daily living skills.
• Collaborate with the ITC team to meet individual youth needs.
• Contribute to a supportive, trauma-informed care environment for young people.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Youth mentoring

Disability experience

Shift flexibility

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in Nowra, NSW, is seeking Therapeutic Youth Workers to support young people in our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) program. The role is full-time, on-site, with opportunities for growth and a commitment to trauma-informed practice.

You will mentor youth, model positive behaviors, support daily living, and work with a dedicated team to meet individual needs. Significant disability experience is preferred and flexibility for shifts is required.