Job Description

The HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting young people, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence.

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We offer a range of tailored supports, including Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Disability Support, Residential Care, Outdoor Mentorship and Adventure Activities to participants across South-East Queensland region.

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For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypargroup.com.au.

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About the Opportunity

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HYPAR Residential Care is a values driven provider focused on building positive and supportive relationships with young people in the care of the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.

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We're seeking youth workers in the South Brisbane region that will mentor and support our young people with high to complex needs and behaviours to have a stable, consistent and predictable home workplace which is therapeutic and safe.

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A day in the role of our Mentors includes, but is not limited to:

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You will be required to support service users with high levels of challenging behaviours, mental health issues, disabilities, or high medical needs.

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Must be willing to provide personal care and manual handling when required

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Training and/or experience with manual hoists highly regarded

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Planning, assisting and engaging in suitable activities with our young people

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Encourage our young people to make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services

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Engage in domestic duties such as house cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, budgeting, shopping etc.

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Complete daily case notes, administration tasks and incident reports

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Work collaboratively within the house team to help our young people achieve their personal goals

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Experience with the following is highly regarded:

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Personal Care including incontinence and showering

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Use of eye gaze device, ProLoQuo-2-Go and basic sign

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Meal-Time Management

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About You

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

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Emotional intelligence, initiative and flexibility to build strong relationships with our young people

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The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with smart phones/computers

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The ability to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster - Some overnight active awake shifts are available as well

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Solid understanding of the child protection system and a therapeutic background (highly regarded)

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Benefits of Working in HYPAR Residential Care

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Career and remuneration growth through various internal training courses

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Refer-a-mate incentive program

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Flexible workplace with casual roles and close-to-home work options to promote work/life balance

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HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people

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Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call supervisors available 24/7

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Perform meaningful work and create a positive difference in the lives of our young people

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Portable long service leave available to employees

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Completed, enrolled or willing to enrol in a Certificate IV or above in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar related course

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Paid Blue Card - or willing to obtain

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Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening - or willing to obtain

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Must be willing to obtain a Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)

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Open QLD Drivers Licence

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A working android or apple smartphone

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Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Disability Youth Worker/Mentor (Ipswich)
🏢 Hypar Group
📍 Ipswich