Youth Worker - Supported Independent Living Opportunity

Are you a passionate Youth Worker seeking to join an experienced organisation providing innovative care and exceptional outcomes to children and young people in out-of-home care?

The Youth Worker is responsible for providing young people with support that is in line with the young person’s goals, case plans, and transitions to adulthood planning. The Youth Worker will assist young people to live independently in their place of residence.

This role directly supports the day-to-day routine of young people, providing quality, safe care and guidance within a Supported Independent Living (SILS) Framework, Outreach and Respite programs in Gladstone.

Casual Youth Workers can earn up to $49.41 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) with penalty rates as high as $100+ per hour on public holidays.

About you:

Demonstrated experience in developing and building positive rapport with a range of stakeholders, including community members, young people, carers, fellow staff.

Experience in working with indigenous communities and culturally diverse people and communities.

Understanding or direct experience in child protection or similar industry.

Knowledge of complex trauma, neglect and other factors related to why children and young people are placed in out of home care.Passion for helping Young People and driving positive outcomes.

Knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive, social, developmental; and behavioural needs.

Experience in the engagement, assessment and intervention with young people and relevant stakeholders.

Demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a valuing and strengths-based approach.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including debriefing,



conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, public speaking, promotional communication and reporting writing.

The Youth Worker will:

Undertake day to day activities will involve coaching, mentoring, training, and modelling to build their life skills, support positive decision making, access opportunities and achieve life and plan goals.

Make linkages and build relationships and referral pathways to maintain or create a range of local support for young people that facilitates them living the life of their choosing in their own community.

Positively influence and contribute to a service and team culture that focusses on meeting the Young People’s goals using evidence informed practice.

Transport and support of young people in various activities or appointments that are important to their development and growth(therefore a current drivers licence is required).

Training/Qualifications

Have a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar); or

Be willing to enrol in a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar); or

Have another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or relevant diploma or tertiary qualification.

Have to hold or be willing to enroll in Hope & Healing Training.

Have to hold or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate

Demonstrate ability to work within legislation, regulations,



quality and statutory standards

Be able to work collaboratively within a team

Have professional integrity and discretion

Flexibility to work various shifts inc. overnight requirements

Please note appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks:

Working with Children Check – Blue Card

Department Screening Check

National Police Check

What we can offer you

At Foundations Care you’ll be able to access a range of benefits:

- Flexible working and family friendly environment
- Skilled supervision and support
- Employee Assistance Program

Foundations Care is an Equal Prospect Employer and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time.

We thank you in advance for your time, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a safe and supportive home for these children.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a protected and supportive home for these children.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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📌 Youth Worker - Supported Independent Living Opportunity (Gladstone)
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