Youth Support

Edmen; Toowoomba Regional; Sur place; AUD 61 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly Pay

Competitive Hourly Rate

24/7 Servicing Team

Ongoing Support

Fuel

Résumé du poste

HCA Youth is seeking a compassionate casual Residential Youth Worker in Queensland to support young people in out-of-home care. Rosters are planned in advance with emergency and ad hoc shifts available weekly.

You will build safe relationships, support daily living, ensure attendance at school and activities, and deliver trauma-informed care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent required.
• Blue Card/Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• First Aid & CPR certification needed.
• Current driver's licence is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Create safety, stability and predictability for at-risk youth.
• Assist with daily living activities to promote independence.
• Facilitate transportation to school, appointments, and activities.
• Support emotional regulation through structured activities.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate reporting.
• Engage in trauma-informed care and trauma recovery frameworks.

Connaissances

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Formation

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Working With Children Check (Blue Card)

First Aid & CPR

Australian Drivers Licence

Outils

First Aid & CPR certificate

LCS Personal History Screening

Hope and Healing 10 training

Description du poste

Who Are We?

HCA Youth are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers. For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organisations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health..

HCA Youth are proudly partnering with Dynamic Community Care (DCC) to provide workforce solutions to a thriving youth organisation. DCC offers round-the-clock care to young people in different settings, such as residential, community access, outreach and supervised family contact, and if you have a caring heart, a sense of adventure, and a passion to change young lives, we'd love to have you join us.We offer expert staffing solutions and outstanding employee experiences. We're dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.

What We Bring to the Table:

• Flexible Scheduling:Control your work-life balance with our app.
• Weekly Pay:Manage your budget with regular weekly payments.
• Competitive Hourly Rate:$44.61 - $80.30, based on penalty rates
• 24/7 Servicing Team:Dedicated service coordinators available anytime.
• Ongoing Support:Access supervision and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Benefits:Fuel, Flex & Flourish
  • Fuel - Healthy eating made easier:Enjoy discounted meals and meal kits from YouFoodz and EveryPlate, delivered fresh to your door. Perfect for busy weeks and shift work.
  • Flex - Move your way:We've partnered with Fitness Passport to give you low-cost access to gyms and pools across Australia.
  • Flourish - Mental wellbeing, when you need it:Access the PsychHealth app for free, with 24/7 tools to support your emotional wellbeing.

Position Overview:

As a casual Residential Youth Worker with HCA Youth, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care.We are seeking a compassionate and resilient team of youth workers who are able to support children who express their needs through physical behaviours, including non-verbal communication and protective responses. These behaviours are often due to experiences of childhood trauma, neurodiversity and disrupted attachment.

Our rosters are done in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create safety, stability and predictability:Build a safe, trusting relationship with young people and foster a secure, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
• Empower Daily Living:Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene to promote independence.
• Facilitate Transportation:Ensure young people attend school, appointments, and community activities.
• Promote Growth:Promote emotional regulation and social connection through structured and unstructured activities.
• Manage Health Needs:Administer medications and maintain accurate reporting.
• Deliver Trauma-Informed Care:Support youth with complex behaviours using trauma-informed approaches and respond to behaviours with empathy, consistency, using a TCI model approach.
• Engage in Therapeutic Practices:Participate in the Trauma Recovery framework and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within your first six months.
• Communication:Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualised support plans
• Wellbeing:Maintain personal wellbeing and resilience through reflective practice, supervision and self-care strategies

What You Need:

Hold a certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention,Community Services, or equivalent to a youth worker
A minimum of 3 months experience in Residential Youth Services, or industry-relevant transferable skills
Demonstrated experience in supporting trauma-related challenging behaviours
Hold an Australian Drivers Licence (QLD Opens)
Possess a Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
Can provide availability to work across AM/PM/Active night shifts
Has or is willing to obtain the following certifications:

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• LCS Personal History Screening
• Hope and Healing 10 training

Desirable:

Experience working with children or youth with complex behaviours
Understanding of trauma informed care
Skills in de-escalating emotional containment and relational repair
Understanding around behaviour as a form of communication and how to respond

HCA Youth is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.

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