Mithangkaya Nguli - Young People Ahead Youth and Community Services Indigenous Corporation - Mount Isa QLD

The Residential Youth Worker (RYW) employed by The Corporation will oversee the provision of a safe and supportive homely workplace to young people and assist with their daily care needs whilst in placement. RYW's will be required to supervise daily activities and programs in consultation with the Team Leader and Management Team to build positive experiences with their Family, extended Kin, Peers in community and strengthening their culture and identity.

The position will primarily be working with First Nation children and young people, as well as those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, so the ability to communicate effectively and engage individuals from a strength-based model of care will be important.

As a community controlled Indigenous Corporation, established over 40 years ago by Elders, Mithangkaya Nguli YPA prides itself in working across vast traditional lands Queensland achieving great successes in self-determination and meaningful change in empowering children and young people to be safe and thriving.

If you are a highly motivated and a proven advocate for children and young people in community, with a wealth of experience,



skills and knowledge to support the Corporation we encourage you to apply.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Corporation is seeking individuals who have proven history and ability working with First Nations children, young people and their families within a community setting. The Corporation seeks to appoint people to fill the role of the Residential Youth Worker position that have a strong understanding of the circumstances that may see children and young people in placement, and the bigger picture issues in their homes and communities' they originate from that impact their lives.

As a highly skilled professional you will be able to clearly demonstrate the depth of knowledge and experience in community service/youth work especially as it relates to working closely with those children and young people in contact with the child protection system to drive positive change and be positive role models for their peers and take an active role in keeping community safe.

The occupant of this position will ideally hold a certificate and/or diploma in community services (or a related discipline), and/or have experience in providing case management support and interventions with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or communities.

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📌 Residential Youth Worker (Mount Isa)
🏢 Mithangkaya Nguli - Young People Ahead Youth and Community Services Indigenous
📍 Mount Isa