Youth Residential Support Specialist

Rockhampton Support Servies; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Support Services is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Worker to join our team on a casual but permanent basis in Queensland. You will empower children and young people to build skills, navigate challenges, access education, employment and safe housing, and work toward their goals for a brighter future.

Join a family‑owned local business dedicated to Disability Support, Mental Health and Child Safety.

Qualifications

• Hold (or be studying towards) a Cert IV Child, Youth and Family, Community Services or similar.
• Current Working with Children’s and NDIS worker checks (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication and ability to build trust with children and families.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Empower children and young people to build skills and confidence for independent living.
• Walk alongside participants as they navigate education, employment and housing goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe residence and support nutritious meal routines.
• Provide consistent boundaries and a supportive, low‑stress environment.
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and plan activities.

Skills

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Fam

Driver’s license

Communication

Emotional self‑regulation

Record‑keeping

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV Child, Youth and Family or similar

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Email

Mobile apps

Job description

Rock Support Services is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Worker to join our team on a casual but permanent basis in Queensland. You will empower children and young people to build skills, navigate challenges, access education, employment and safe housing, and work toward their goals for a brighter future.

Join a family‑owned local business dedicated to Disability Support, Mental Health and Child Safety.