Job Description
Innisfail Youth and Family Care – Innisfail QLD
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AWARD: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award ****
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LOCATION: Head office located at 34 Cassowary Street, Innisfail, Qld ****
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Please read full advertisement thoroughly.
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Employment with Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people in need.
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We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, professionalism and Equality.
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To ensure our employees feel valued and supported we provide the following employee benefits :
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Not-For-Profit salary packaging benefits reducing taxable income
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Free, confidential counselling services via our Employee Assistance Scheme
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These programs are a 24/7 environment. This means there is a high level of shift work involved including sleepovers, and weekends. To be successful in this role, candidates must have the ability to work these shifts.
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This position is located in INNISFAIL, QLD. INNISFAIL is approximately 1.5hours from Cairns.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Workers must have or be able to obtain prior to commencement: n
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A paid Blue Card or have applied for one
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National Crime Check
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Current valid driver's license
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Already hold a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services or Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or be enrolled in a nationally accredited minimum Qualification. Use link for list of accepted qualifications:
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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA n
Developed communication skills with particular emphasis on working with persons in crisis. Demonstrated ability to supervise young people and organise them into activities and programs.
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Demonstrated ability to supervise young people in crisis situations whilst simultaneously providing emotional support. Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviours and situations.
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Knowledge and understanding of practical life skills and an ability to assist youth in applying these skills. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to cook meals and maintain premises to a clean and hygienic standard.
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Demonstrated ability in the use of computers, and ability to maintain systematic records and provide case management services to clients.
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An ability to work as part of a team, provide input to team discussion, give and follow instructions.
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A commitment to self-development in a social welfare environment
POSITION DUTIES n
Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc provide a protected, dependable, and nurturing living environment for young people in our care. Residential Youth Workers deliver the day-to-day care and support to children and young people in our Residential Care houses and the Youth Shelter.
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Planning and attending activities or appointments with young people and children in line with the needs and goals.
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Supporting and managing young people's behaviours in a consistent and calm manner.
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Completing daily case notes, admin tasks and incident reports in line with legislative requirements.
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To provide emotional support and care for clients and residents.
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Assisting residents to positively resolve their conflicts.
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To be available to residents at all hours during the shift in times of crisis.
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To provide a case management services to residents in residential care.
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Assisting young people to identify goals for their future and working with the Case Manager towards this.
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Practical support including transport and moral support when the young person is accessing outside services.
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Providing the young person an opportunity to provide feedback about services received.
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Use daily routines to provide hands-on training of life skills such as cooking, personal care and hygiene, budgeting cleaning, shopping, laundry, resume writing, interview techniques, conflict resolution, communication techniques etc.
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Working with young people to maintain hygiene and cleanliness of the house.
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To supervise other activities of the house including week-end outings.
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Youthwork can also include undertaking casual work at the Youth recreation centre, supervising family visits, transports and other general client support work.
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Website address:
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Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc is a community based, not for profit organisation with a proud history of serving the local community for almost 40 years.
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Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc delivers a range of quality services including:
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Innisfail Youth Shelter
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Crisis accommodation for families and victims of domestic violence
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Support Services for victims of Domestic Violence
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Youth Support Services and recreation centre
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Transitional and Long Term Housing Program
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Emergency Relief Financial assistance Program
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Child Safety Residential Care Program
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Agent for the Department of Housing and Public Works
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📌 Youth Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Innisfail Youth and Family Care
📍 Queensland