Community Living Options (CLO) is a leading NDIS registered disability service provider.

We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

The Role
We are seeking Youth Worker’s who are wanting to join an energetic team! If you are passionate about building meaningful relationships and making a real difference in people's lives, you would be a great fit for our organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Be able to work as part of a team to deliver high quality care to young people in a residential facility.

Direct service work with young people in the program.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of a safe, secure and planned environment wherein the young person’s developmental needs are effectively met as per program guidelines.

Understand the impact of trauma on behaviours of children in care.

Implement current practices in therapeutic interventions for children in care with regard to trauma and attachment.

Contribute to the development of a comprehensive education/living skills for young people.

Undertake designated case functions and tasks as per individual client plans.

Provide opportunities for the development of resident young people’s social and recreational skills.

Liaise with schools, DHS, Centrelink, and other relevant agencies regarding matters in relation to individual young people.

Meet Administrative and documentation requirements of the agency.

General household tasks including shopping, cooking, maintenance and cleaning.

Other duties within capability as directed from time to time.

Shifts
We are looking for someone to join the team on a casual basis who has the ability to provide support on a 24/7 rotating roster.

The ideal candidate will have:

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Working With Children Clearance

Current Driver's Licence

Current First Aid Certificate

Current CPR

Certificate IV in Child, youth & family intervention/youth work or equivalent

Other requirements:

Experience in working with people who have experience with high behaviours of concerns and a history of childhood trauma.

Ability to implement individualised developmental programs.

Experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies.

Flexible working hours.

Experience in various models of support preferred.

Ability to adapt quickly to changes in service delivery.

The Offer
To get you started, we ensure that you are feeling comfortable and confident in the role. You will be offered full training by CLO which includes buddy shifts with my core team.

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to join my energetic team and help me to live my best life. I would hope that we will develop a strong relationship, and you will understand my requirements and be able to assist me.

Joining CLO, you will be provided with:

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Ongoing training and development support

Salary Packaging benefits (up to $15,899 p.a tax-free)

Position with purpose whereby you will be making a difference.

Discounted Health Insurance

Our Values

Trust: We are open and honest. We act with integrity.

Kindness: We support each other, we are compassionate.

Inclusion: Embracing value in diversity and breaking down the barriers.

Learning: In learning we will grow

Connection: We work together to achieve our goals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or apply below.

CLO prides itself on being an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all background, ages, and gender as well as people who identify as First Peoples, LGBTIQ+ and people with a disability.