About the role:

Are you a passionate Youth Worker seeking to join an experienced organisation providing innovative care and exceptional outcomes to children and young people in out-of-home care?

The Youth Worker is responsible for providing young people with support that is in line with the young person’s goals, case plans, and transitions to adulthood planning. The Youth Worker will assist young people to live independently in their place of residence.

This role directly supports the day-to-day routine of young people, providing quality, safe care and guidance within their living environment and the community.

This role directly supports the day-to-day routine of young people, providing quality, safe care and guidance within a SILs Supported Independent Living (SILS) Framework, Outreach and Respite programs in Gladstone.

Casuals can earn up to $47.16 per hour depending on experience and qualifications with penalty rates as high as $100+ per hour on public holidays.

About you:

Demonstrated experience in developing and building positive rapport with a range of stakeholders, including community members, young people, carers, fellow staff.

Experience in working with indigenous communities and culturally diverse people and communities.

Understanding or direct experience in child protection or similar industry

Knowledge of complex trauma, neglect and other factors related to why children and young people are placed in out of home care. Passion for helping Young People and driving positive outcomes

Knowledge and experience working with young people with cognitive, social, developmental; and behavioural needs.

Experience in the engagement, assessment and intervention with young people and relevant stakeholders

Demonstrated commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people using a valuing and strengths-based approach.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including debriefing, conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, public speaking, promotional communication and reporting writing.

The Youth Worker will:

Undertake day to day activities will involve coaching, mentoring, training, and modelling to build their life skills, support positive decision making, access opportunities and achieve life and plan goals

Make linkages and build relationships and referral pathways to maintain or create a range of local support for young people that facilitates them living the life of their choosing in their own community

Positively influence and contribute to a service and team culture that focusses on meeting the Young People’s goals using evidence informed practice

Transport and support of young people in various activities or appointments that are important to their development and growth (therefore a current drivers licence is required)

Training/Qualifications

Have a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar); or

Be willing to enrol in a Cert IV Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar); or

Have another recognised qualification in Community, Youth Work or Human Services or relevant diploma or tertiary qualification.

Have or be willing to enrol in Hope & Healing Training.

Have, or be willing to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate

Demonstrate ability to work within legislation, regulations, quality and statutory standards

Be able to work collaboratively within a team

Have professional integrity and discretion

Flexibility to work various shifts inc. overnight requirements

Please note appointment to this role is subject to obtaining the following compulsory screening checks:

Working with Children Check – Blue Card

Department Screening Check

National Police Check

What we can offer you

At Foundations Care you’ll be able to access a range of benefits:

Salary Packaging

Flexible working and family friendly environment

Professional supervision and support

Employee Assistance Program

Enquiries - If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Human Resources & Support team at [email protected]

How to apply:

Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from First Nations people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time.

We thank you in advance for your time, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.