Trauma-Informed Youth Worker – Supported Living

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Training provided (TCI, Sanctuary)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services Pty in Maitland, NSW is seeking passionate, resilient team players to support young people in Therapeutic Supported Independent Living. You will model positive behaviour, develop and review individualized plans, and help youths build life skills to promote safety and wellbeing.

The role requires a Diploma in Youth Work or Community Services, with experience in youth services or residential care highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification requirements: Diploma in Youth Work or Community Services.
• Aboriginal staff – qualification desirable but experience and willingness to participate in training is essential.
• Demonstrated skills/experience in youth services, residential care or supported accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in Therapeutic Supported Independent Living.
• Model positive behaviour through social learning and emotional intelligence.
• Contribute to development and review of individual case plans supporting emotional and behavioural needs.
• Assist young people to develop living and life skills.
• Protect and respect rights of young people and keep them connected to important people and places.
• Promote democracy and involve young people in decisions affecting their lives.
• Provide support including housing service tasks such as cleaning, shopping and meal prep.
• Participate in team and house meetings to ensure services meet needs.
• Safeguard wellbeing and report concerns promptly.
• Provide services sensitive to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and CALD families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Cultural awareness

Education

Diploma of Youth Work

Diploma of Community Services

Job description

MacKillop Family Services Pty in Maitland, NSW is seeking passionate, resilient team players to support young people in Therapeutic Supported Independent Living. You will model positive behaviour, develop and review individualized plans, and help youths build life skills to promote safety and wellbeing.

The role requires a Diploma in Youth Work or Community Services, with experience in youth services or residential care highly valued.