Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist

DCC Industry Group; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 54,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment with base rate of $0

Part-time base rate with allowances

Penalties and allowances SCHADS

Flexible roster

EAP services

Cultural Practice Advisors

Professional development

Job summary

DCC Industry Group is hiring Youth Workers to support children and young people living in DCC care, providing both youth work and disability support in a safe, supportive environment.

You'll help young people develop independence, life skills and social development, while coordinating with Allied Health teams and other professionals to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or relevant per Residential Care minimum requirements.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience with children and young people with complex behaviours, trauma, disability or mental health challenges (ideal).
• Experience in supporting young people in Out-Of-Home Care (ideal).
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and LCS Check, or willingness to obtain.
• Current Open or P2 Australian Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain.
• National Crime Check, or willingness to obtain (DCC funded).
• Availability to work a 24/7 roster including sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation and maintaining a safe, clean home environment.
• Administer medication and accurately complete medication documentation.
• Support daily living skills, social development and independence.
• Transport young people to school, appointments and community activities.
• Build positive, therapeutic relationships that promote stability and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, high-quality support.

Skills

Passion for youth

Calm under pressure

Experience with complex behaviours

OOHC experience

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Tools

Blue Card & LCS Check

Job description

DCC Industry Group is hiring Youth Workers to support children and young people living in DCC care, providing both youth work and disability support in a safe, supportive environment.

You'll help young people develop independence, life skills and social development, while coordinating with Allied Health teams and other professionals to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care. Training and ongoing support are provided.