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.

HYPAR core values include; Relationships, Valuing People, Encouragement, Leadership and Reflection.

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

About the opportunity…

HYPAR Residential Care is an innovative and growing support service, specialising in providing residential care for young people who have complex needs and challenging behaviour.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Youth Worker/Lead Mentor who can provide support to our Care Team Leaders and Mentors.

About the role…

Senior Youth Workers/Lead Mentors are responsible for supporting their Care Team Leader with administration tasks, scheduled house duties and providing coaching and guidance to the Mentors within their house/s.

A day in the role of our Senior Youth Worker/Lead Mentor will include:

Provide guidance and support to Mentors within your assigned houses around the young people’s behaviours, and weekly plan.

Contribute to the development and implementation of Safety and Support Plans and once developed follow the plans in place and guide and support other Mentors in following the plans in place.

Assist the Care Team Leader with managing house duties as directed within their house/s and keep appropriate records.

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

Responsible for meal planning and weekly shopping in their assigned house/s.

Perform weekly house inspections.

Ensure all relevant appointments are recorded and communicated effectively for all young people in their assigned house/s.

Provide input into their Care Team Leader’s fortnightly summaries and young people’s care plans.

Carry out administrative tasks as directed by the Care Team Leader.

We are currently looking to fill the Senior Youth Worker/Lead Mentor position in the South Brisbane region.

About you…

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Skilled in problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Ability to build rapport and trust with others

Ability to exercise initiative and professional judgment

Value young peoples’ rights to feel safe and happy

Good written and verbal communication skills

Solid problem solving skills

Time management and planning skills

Demonstrated ability to deal with unpredictable situations and behaviours

Ability to critically reflect on practice, both personally and professionally

A solid understanding of the child protection system as well as having a strong therapeutic background

Essential Requirements

You will also be required to have or ability to obtain:

Must have completed a Cert IV or higher in an industry relevant field

Previous experience working in residential care or with young people with complex and challenging behaviours.

TCI Trained

Paid Blue Card

Paid NDIS Worker Screening (Formerly Yellow Card)

Willing to obtain a 10-year Traffic History Report

First Aid & CPR

Current Open QLD driver’s licence

Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)

A working android or apple smartphone

Benefits of Working in HYPAR Residential Care

A paid five day induction and TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) Training

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

EAP Service available 24/7

Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call supervisors 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

Please ensure you meet ALL the minimum requirements above before applying.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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