Therapeutic Youth Worker Casual

Casual; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Kimberley, Northern Cape seeks a dedicated individual to support young people in care. Responsibilities include active support, health support, and managing behaviors. Candidates must have a relevant qualification, a working with children check, and be available for rotating shifts, including weekends and overnights. The organization offers paid training, a supportive work environment, and various employee benefits including salary packaging.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Free counselling support

All required PPE

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide active support, meal prep, and daily planning for young people.
• Administer medication and follow health support plans.
• Manage behaviors and triggers effectively.
• Ensure safety and document necessary 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

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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 Type: Gig

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Worker • Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa