Residential Youth Workers
Job No:
150974
Location:
Rockhampton and Mackay
- Are you an experienced youth worker or looking to kick-start your career supporting young people in residential care?
- Join a community organisation and make a real difference in the lives of young people!
- Excellent starting salary circa $40.68 per hour, plus weekend & overnight allowances!
We’re about people
Integrated Family & Youth Services works closely with businesses, corporations, governments, and other charities to deliver specialist support and intervention programs for children, young people, and families.
We aim to provide opportunities in accepting environments for children, young people and families to take responsibility for their own lives and assist them in actively participating in the community of their choice.
We are now on the lookout for Residential Youth Workers to join our Child Protection Residential Care Programs on a casual basis, potentially progressing to permanent part-time. We have multiple opportunities available in Rockhampton and Mackay.
Your next opportunity
Shifts vary and include day, afternoon and overnight shifts. You will support young people (from five to 17 years of age) who have been assessed as needing a placement different from family-based care.
Core duties:
- Plan and conduct individual and group activities to meet young people's needs and goals;
- Support and manage young people's behaviours in line with Action Behaviour Support plans;
- Provide hands-on training in life skills such as but not limited to cooking, budgeting, personal care etc;
- Advocate on behalf of individuals and families to ensure that services accessed and provided are relevant, flexible and accessible;
- Complete administrative duties, petty cash, regular case notes, timesheets and incident reports; and
- Work with young people to maintain the hygiene and cleanliness of the house.
You will also be responsible for the safe running of the house and providing a nurturing environment where young people can heal, learn, grow and engage in the world with confidence.
What you will bring to the team
To be successful, you will either hold or be willing to commence a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline.
Whilst experience with Residential Youth Care would be highly regarded, IFYS is open to candidates from industries with similar transferrable skills, including disability care, nursing, education, or early childhood.
You will have a good understanding of the role of community organisations within the youth and community sector and the issues related to young people living in out of home care. Crucial to your success are your excellent interpersonal skills, your ability to build rapport with young people whilst tailoring your approach to a wide range of ages, and effectively negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts confidently and calmly.
Importantly, you will have a genuine interest in making a positive difference in the lives of the children or young persons in your care, supporting them to heal from trauma and empowering them to develop independence whilst maintaining a strong commitment to your self-care.
Please note: It is a mandatory requirement that you hold a valid Blue Card before commencing work in this field. You will also need to have or be willing and eligible to obtain a Yellow Card and LCS2 Police Check and hold a current, unrestricted driver's license. You must also be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
About the Benefits
We are highly committed to staff development and providing structured training and support to help you get settled in your role. For candidates commencing a relevant qualification, you will have permission to help choose the courses that best suit you and help navigate government subsidies and other options.
In this role, you will receive an attractive hourly rate circa $40.68 per hour, plus salary sacrificing options and allowances for shift, weekend and overnight hours to significantly increase your take-home pay.
There are also opportunities for progressing to a permanent part-time role once you have settled in your position.
Moreover, you will have ongoing support and significant opportunities for training and career progression, plus the potential to work across several services throughout Queensland.
If you are looking for a chance to grow your career with a highly respected community organisation committed to providing professional development opportunities for its staff – Apply Now!