
Senior Practitioner
Youth Lifestyle Options
Posted 25 days ago
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join YLO (Residential Care Services) Pty Ltd as a Senior Practitioner. As a full-time role based in Loganholme, Queensland, you will be responsible for delivering intervention and support to children and young people in residential care.
What you'll be doing
- Providing individualised care management and support to children and young people
- Delivering a range of therapeutic interventions and evidence-based programs to promote positive outcomes
- Collaborating with key stakeholders, such as government agencies and community organisations, to coordinate integrated service delivery
- Maintaining detailed case notes and contributing to the development of client care plans
- Participating in team meetings and professional development activities to continuously improve service quality
- Providing supervision and support to Residential Care workers to ensure trauma-informed care is being delivered
What we're looking for
- Degree qualification in social work, psychology, counselling or a related human services field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in child and family welfare services, with a demonstrated track record of achieving positive client outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse client groups
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to navigate complex client situations
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and a deep understanding of relevant legislation and policies
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to continuous improvement
- A current Apply First Aid and CPR certificate
What we offer
At YLO, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our employees. You will have access to:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training
- Employee assistance program
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
About us
YLO (Residential Care Services) Pty Ltd is a provider of youth residential care programs in Southeast Queensland. With a strong focus on delivering compassionate, evidence-based support, our organisation has been making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families for over 15 years.
Apply now for this rewarding opportunity to contribute to the vital work of YLO (Residential Care Services) Pty Ltd.
About Youth Lifestyle Options
YLO (Residential Care Services) provides residential care and support services to children and young people placed under the care and protection of the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs across South East and South West Queensland. The nature of our business requires residential care and support services to be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
YLO (Residential Care Services) Head Office and base of operations is in Loganholme with Residential Services currently provided throughout the Gold Coast, Cleveland, Logan and Ipswich regions.
YLO (Residential Care Services) operates under a therapeutic model of care. Therapeutic residential care moves beyond the basic provision of daily care and support and aims to bring about goal-directed and clinically significant change within the lives of children and young people. Therapeutic residential care provides reparative learning experiences within daily life, where each moment brings about opportunities for learning, development and growth.
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