The HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting young people, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence.
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.
For further information about our organisation please visit our website .
About the Prospect
We're seeking Residential Youth Workers that will mentor and support our young people with high to complex needs and behaviours to have a stable, consistent and predictable home setting which is therapeutic and safe.
Responsibilities
Planning, assisting and engaging in suitable activities with our young people
Encourage our young people to make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services
Engage in domestic duties such as house cleaning, laundry, cooking meals, budgeting, shopping etc.
Complete daily case notes, administration tasks and incident reports
Work collaboratively within the house team to help our young people achieve their personal goals
Experience
Training and/or experience in T2A (transition to adulthood), cultural awareness and trauma informed care
Experience assisting young people with complex behaviours, including suicidal ideation and self harm
Experience working in Residential Youth Care (ideally 2-3+ years) with an in-depth understanding of the child protection system
Setting and maintaining strong professional boundaries
About You
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Emotional intelligence,
initiative and flexibility to build strong relationships with our young people
An understanding of trauma informed care
The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
A high level of cultural awareness and an inclusive mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with smart phones/computers
The ability to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster
Solid understanding of the child protection system and a therapeutic background (highly regarded)
Resilience, consistency and reliability, to ensure stability and high quality care is provided to our young people
Benefits of Working in HYPAR Residential Care
Career and remuneration growth through various internal training courses
Refer-a-mate incentive program
Flexible workplace with casual roles and close-to-home work options to promote work/life balance
HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people
Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call support available 24/7
Perform meaningful work and create a positive difference in the lives of our young people
Portable long service leave available to employees
Certificate IV or above in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar related course (completed or enrolled)
Paid Blue Card - or willing to obtain
Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening - or willing to obtain
Must be willing to obtain a Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)
Open QLD Drivers Licence
A working android or apple smartphone
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
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