Youth Support Specialist – Cairns (Flexible Shifts)

National Networks Plus; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax

Entertainment benefits up to $2,650

Nationally mobile with same employer

Shift management app

Free online professional development

Work across multiple position types

Flexible around other employment

Job summary

National Networks Plus is seeking a Youth Worker to support individuals in the Cairns region. You will build relationships, collaborate with stakeholders and respond to crises to provide immediate and coordinated assistance.

Requirements include Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent, First Aid/CPR, NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children checks, plus 6+ months experience with children or disability.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or other relevant field (eg: Disability, Mental Health etc.).
• Hope & Healing Certificate (or willing to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain).
• Current Working with Children check (or willing to obtain).
• Recent and minimum 6 months experience working with children or experience working with clients with Disability is a must.
• 2 professional supervisor references.
• Unrestricted Queensland Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with the people you support.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Respond to crisis situations, offering immediate support and collaborating with appropriate authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, assessments, and program outcomes.
• Work positively and collaborate with team members to ensure the highest care and support provided.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community engagement

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Hope & Healing Certificate

Tools

NDIS Worker Screening

Working with Children Check

Job description

National Networks Plus is seeking a Youth Worker to support individuals in the Cairns region. You will build relationships, collaborate with stakeholders and respond to crises to provide immediate and coordinated assistance.

Requirements include Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent, First Aid/CPR, NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children checks, plus 6+ months experience with children or disability.