Youth Wellbeing & Independence Coach

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precruitment is offering a full-time Youth Worker position in Cairns, QLD 4870. The role focuses on supporting young people to overcome social, emotional, and practical challenges and build independence and life skills.

You will assess needs, develop plans, coordinate services, mentor diverse youth, and maintain confidential records. Collaboration with families, schools and providers is essential to promote wellbeing and safe decision-making.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or above with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people’s strengths, needs and circumstances through interviews and consultation, identifying social, emotional, financial and practical challenges.
• Develop and implement individual support plans in collaboration with young people, establishing achievable goals and strategies to address their needs.
• Provide guidance and practical support to help young people manage difficulties and develop budgeting, decision-making, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Plan and deliver educational, training and support programs for individuals and groups to promote independence, wellbeing and positive life outcomes.
• Identify suitable education, training, employment, housing, and health services and assist young people with referrals.
• Review progress against agreed goals, gather feedback and adjust support plans to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
• Coordinate with families, carers, schools, and other providers, where appropriate and authorised, to implement and maintain consistent support.
• Provide culturally respectful mentoring to Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people, building confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
• Build relationships with local community groups, schools and service providers to identify resources and improve access to support.
• Recognise and elevate safeguarding concerns, respond to immediate risks, and use de-escalation strategies to manage conflict in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes, progress reports, referral records and incident documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development to improve practice, maintain professional boundaries and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Emotional resilience

Initiative

Flexibility

Wellbeing focus

Education

Diploma or higher

Job description

Precruitment is offering a full-time Youth Worker position in Cairns, QLD 4870. The role focuses on supporting young people to overcome social, emotional, and practical challenges and build independence and life skills.

You will assess needs, develop plans, coordinate services, mentor diverse youth, and maintain confidential records. Collaboration with families, schools and providers is essential to promote wellbeing and safe decision-making.