Therapeutic Youth Worker Casual | Jalbi | West Kimberley Cohort

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

Job summary

A care service organization in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks dedicated individuals to provide support for young people in out-of-home care. Responsibilities include meal preparation, health support, and behavior management. Candidates must have a genuine motivation to work with youth, be flexible with schedules, and possess valid checks and certifications. This gig offers an hourly rate under the SCHADS Award with training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award

Salary packaging

Paid training

All required PPE

Crisis and incident response support

Free confidential counselling support

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 and transportation.
• Administer and document medication according to health plans.
• Manage behaviors, triggers, and escalations.
• Ensure safety and maintain documentation.

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.

• Casual
• Training and 24/7 Support
• Shift Times/Roster Line/ House specific/Special skill set/New Service

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

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