Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Blacktown; Presencial; AUD 39.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

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Salary packaging

EAP

Specialised training

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

MacKillop Family Services is hiring Therapeutic Youth Workers for Metro Sydney programs HYAP, SHS, and APTG. You will provide trauma-informed care, build safe home-like environments, and develop life skills with vulnerable youth.

The role involves rostered shifts including sleepovers and collaboration with families, caseworkers, and partner agencies. A Youth Work qualification and current checks are essential; you will be supported to maintain cultural safety with Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Formación

• Hold a Youth Work qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma and attachment.
• Ability to work with young people with complex needs in residential settings.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver trauma-informed accommodation and support that promotes safety and healing.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviours and emotional regulation.
• 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 plans.
• Promote cultural safety and inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and CALD communities.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and psycho-educational group programs.
• Undertake rostered shifts, including sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Residential care experience

Microsoft Office literacy

Educación

Youth Work qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

MacKillop Family Services is hiring Therapeutic Youth Workers for Metro Sydney programs HYAP, SHS, and APTG. You will provide trauma-informed care, build safe home-like environments, and develop life skills with vulnerable youth.

The role involves rostered shifts including sleepovers and collaboration with families, caseworkers, and partner agencies. A Youth Work qualification and current checks are essential; you will be supported to maintain cultural safety with Aboriginal and Torres Strait