Trauma-Informed Youth Support Advocate

MacKillop Family Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging

Specialised training

Career development

Competitive pay

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services in Sydney's metro region is seeking Therapeutic Youth Workers to support HYAP, SHS, and APTG programs. You will provide trauma-informed care, foster safe, home-like environments, and help young people build life skills and re-engage with education and community.

This role involves shifts including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays, collaborating with caseworkers, families, and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Youth Work or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Deep understanding of trauma and attachment and applying therapeutic care.
• Experience with young people with complex social, emotional, behavioural needs in residential care or youth services.
• Knowledge of youth homelessness and Youth Justice issues.
• Cultural competence for diverse communities.
• Excellent communication and professional boundaries.
• Digital and written literacy including MS Office and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed accommodation and support that promotes safety, healing, and positive outcomes.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviours, emotional regulation, and social responsibility.
• Support young people to build independent living skills and engage in education, training, employment, and community activities.
• Collaborate with caseworkers, families, and partner agencies to implement individual strategies and case plans.
• Promote cultural safety and inclusion, responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and CALD communities.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and psycho-educational group programs.
• Undertake rostered shifts, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays, and contribute to household tasks.

Skills

Youth Work qualification

Trauma-informed care

Residential care experience

Homelessness/Youth Justice knowledge

Cultural competence

Communication skills

MS Office & records

Education

Youth Work qualification

Job description

MacKillop Family Services in Sydney's metro region is seeking Therapeutic Youth Workers to support HYAP, SHS, and APTG programs. You will provide trauma-informed care, foster safe, home-like environments, and help young people build life skills and re-engage with education and community.

This role involves shifts including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays, collaborating with caseworkers, families, and partner agencies.