Therapeutic Youth Worker

East Kimberley Cohort; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A community services organization in South Africa seeks a Therapeutic Youth Worker to support young people in out-of-home care. Responsibilities include active support in daily activities, administering health care, and managing behaviours. Candidates should hold a relevant diploma or degree and have experience with children. The role offers a gig employment type with rotating shifts, competitive hourly rates, and comprehensive support. Applications are submitted online, requiring background checks.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

24/7 crisis and incident response support

Free confidential counselling support

All required PPE

Qualifications

• Demonstrated motivation to work with young people.
• Available to work rotating rosters including weekends and overnights.
• Current paid working with children check.
• National police check.
• Valid drivers license.
• First aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide active support including meal prep, dressing, and transportation.
• Administer and document medication following health support plans.
• Manage behaviours, triggers and escalations to provide positive support.
• Ensure the safety of young persons through documentation and reports.

Skills

Crisis Management

Direct Support

Behavior Management

Behavioral Health

Mediation Experience

Conflict Management

Computer Literacy

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Medication Administration

Social Work

Writing Skills

Education

Relevant diploma or degree

Job description

The role

We help young people in out of home care:

• Active support: meal prep, dressing, transportation, social outings, plan for and achieve daily goals
• Health support: administer and document medication and follow health support plans
• Positive behaviour support: manage behaviours, triggers and escalations
• Safeguarding: ensure safety of you and the young person, documentation and reports

About you

• Demonstrated motivation to work with young people
• Available to work rotating rosters including weekends and overnights
• Current paid working with children check
• National police check
• Valid drivers license
• First aid certificate
• Qualification - hold or be working towards a relevant diploma or degree

We offer

• Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award 2.1 2.2
• Salary packaging $15900 general and $2650 entertainment
• Paid training and opportunities for career development
• All required PPE
• 24/7 crisis and incident response support
• Free confidential counselling support

About us

We provide services to people with disability young people and children in out-of-home care their families and communities. We believe everyone is equal. You can learn more about us here.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online.

For all enquiries please contact Chynna Roberts.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior appointment.

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Direct Support
• Behavior Management
• Behavioral Health
• Mediation Experience
• Conflict Management
• Computer Literacy
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Medication Administration
• Social Work
• Writing Skills

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Gig
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1

Location

Therapeutic Youth Worker Bilby Casual East Kimberley Cohort • Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa