Youth Worker - Permanent and Casual Opportunities - Newcastle Area

Marist180 is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating positive change for vulnerable young people and their families. We believe that when individuals feel connected to a supportive community and have access to education, accommodation, and employment, they can achieve their goals.

Description

The Position

The Youth Worker is a member of a broader therapeutic team that works together to support each young person living in accommodation with their day-to-day activities and achieve their individual personal living and social skills while acting as a mentor who engages positive change. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Implement and monitor individual plans in collaboration with the House Manager.
• Engage, develop, and maintain effective communication and a positive relationship with the young people in care to foster a positive mentoring relationship.
• Assist with the development of personal and living skills through encouragement and promotion of positive self-care, food hygiene, and financial practices.
• Assist with the development of educational, vocational, and social skills through encouraging participation in leisure, recreational, sporting, and community activities.
• Provide assistance and encourage the young person in care with their day-to-day activities.
• Establish an appropriate balance between the needs of a young person and the needs of the group.
• Assist each young person to effectively manage their own behaviour through a self-awareness and strengths-based approach in line with Marist180 guidelines.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or incidents, ensuring the safety of young people at risk of harm.
• Complete set house tasks for effective house management, including reporting safety concerns.
• Maintain documentation and records as per Marist180 procedures, including completing accurate progress reports, communications, timesheets, and financial records.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and productive workplace.
• Engage in reflective supervision with the house manager and participate in learning and development opportunities.
• Respond to reasonable directions from the house manager and care team.

Skills And Experiences

To be considered for this position, you are required to have:

• Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with young people in a residential setting.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients positively while maintaining personal boundaries.
• National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence (or a commitment to obtain an NSW Driver's Licence if holding a foreign licence by 1 March 2025).
• Provide consent to complete a verification of the Residential Care Workers Register managed by the Office of the Children's Guardian.

At Marist180, you will receive:

• A comprehensive orientation and training program.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.

Marist180 provides Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health conditions, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and mature-aged applicants.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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.