Youth Worker/Team Member - North Brisbane (December Intake)

Family Centered Support Services; Morayfield; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

TCI training

On-call support

Salary packaging

Travel meals

Career advancement

Accommodation/meal allowances

EAP counselling

Long service leave

Résumé du poste

Family Centered Support Services – Morayfield QLD is seeking Casual Team Members to support Children and Young People in Residential Out-of-Home Care at our rural properties, using a therapeutic, technology-reduced model of care. You will help them achieve social, educational, cultural, and emotional goals while overseeing daily care.

Joining requires mandatory paid training, 8 days across two weeks in Brisbane, and ongoing development in a rapidly growing learning organisation.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Provide hands-on support to teach life skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, homework, personal care).
• Develop and maintain support documentation and progress notes.
• Assess and support developmental progress of the Young People.
• Liaise with stakeholders, contribute to planning and shared outcomes.
• Create activity plans and facilitate community engagement.
• Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to support behaviours.

Connaissances

Communication skills

MS Office

Documentation

Formation

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Description du poste

Family Centered Support Services – Morayfield QLD

Respect | Integrity | Quality | Engagement | Emotional Intelligence

** Now hiring Casual Team Members – Start Date: 07 December 2026 **

About Us

At Family Centered Support Services, we provide a range of services to children, young people, and families, including respite care, in-home support, and residential out-of-home care. We believe children belong with their families whenever it is safe and possible, and we work closely with the Department of Child Safety and the families to address the root causes of challenging behaviours and support positive change.

About the Role

As a Team Member, you'll play a vital role in supporting Children and Young People living in Residential Out-of-Home Care at our therapeutic, rural properties, where we focus on a technology-reduced model of care. Your main responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting Children and Young People who exhibit challenging behaviours, helping them achieve their social, educational, cultural, and emotional goals. You'll also oversee their daily care.

Our mission is to equip Children and Young People with new coping strategies and pro-social behaviors to help them transition to a forever home.

Daily tasks may include:

• Providing hands-on support in teaching life skills to our Young People, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, completing homework, personal care, booking and attending appointments, participating in sports, and engaging in schooling
• Developing support documentation, including Positive Behaviour Support Plans and progress reports
• Assessing and supporting the developmental progress of our Young People
• Liaising with and reporting to stakeholders to share information, contribute to planning, and ensure desired outcomes are achieved
• Creating activity plans and facilitating community engagement for the Young Person
• Safely supporting behaviours using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $100,000 per annum + superannuation (based on full-time potential)
• Comprehensive induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training
• 24/7 dedicated on-call support
• Access to Not-for-Profit salary packaging to lower your taxable income
• Be part of a rapidly growing learning organisation
• Above-award remuneration, including penalties and allowances
• Work vehicle and meals provided during shifts
• Opportunities for career advancementOngoing training, development, and support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program counselling services
• QLeave portable long service leave contributions

Essential Requirements

• Current Australian Driver's Licence (must be Open or P2)
• Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent (or actively working towards it) * Applicants should refer to the Minimum Qualification Standards Information Sheet to determine whether their qualification meets the role requirements.
• Availability for shift work (24-hour model), including weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers as scheduled
• Approved Licensed Care Service (LSC) check through the department, or ability to obtainone
• Current Paid Blue Cardor willingness to obtain one
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them
• Flexibility to meet the organisation's needs
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet specific timeframes and targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, organization, and reporting
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
• Provide two recent professional references

Must be available to attend 8 days of mandatory paid training delivered across 2 weeks in Brisbane prior to commencement.

Eligible employees may receive accommodation, meal allowances, and kilometre reimbursement in accordance with organisational policies.*

Desirable Attributes

• Understanding of trauma-informed practices
• Previous Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training
• Completion of Hope & Healing modules
• Experience working directly with children and families in a support role
• Current Licensed Care Service (LCS) check through the Department
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, as part of our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Important Note

• Applications may be shortlisted as they are received
• All applications for advertised roles must be submitted online to be considered
• Your experience, qualifications, and availability will be considered when determining the shifts and hours that may be offered if your application is successful.