Trauma-Informed Youth Support Worker

Inclusive Support Service; Kallangur; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Inclusive Support Service in Kallangur is seeking dedicated Youth Workers to join our team to support young people with complex behaviours and support needs in a trauma-informed, relationship-centered way.

You will help the young person feel safe, understood and empowered while developing life skills, emotional regulation and positive relationships, and you will collaborate with families, schools and community services to maintain continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Requires empathy, patience and strong communication.
• Experience or training in trauma-informed approaches preferred.
• Certificate 4 or higher in a relevant field is required or advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support and supervision.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviours.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and care plans.
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches in interactions.
• Build trusting relationships with the young person.
• Support community access, activities and daily routines.
• Encourage independence and development of life skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries and a safe environment.
• Work with the wider support team and complete progress notes.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Patience

Education

Certificate 4 or higher

Job description

Inclusive Support Service in Kallangur is seeking dedicated Youth Workers to join our team to support young people with complex behaviours and support needs in a trauma-informed, relationship-centered way.

You will help the young person feel safe, understood and empowered while developing life skills, emotional regulation and positive relationships, and you will collaborate with families, schools and community services to maintain continuity of care.