Therapeutic Care Worker – Far North Coast
Core
Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care to children, young people, and families in residential settings, focusing on emotional regulation, problem-solving, and social competency development.
Role type
Therapeutic Care Worker (Residential)
Builds
Therapeutic residential care programs for youth with complex trauma needs
Domain
Child welfare / Mental health / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, emotional regulation support, family engagement, role modeling, activity facilitation, crisis intervention
Preferred skills
Experience with individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with children and young people, act as an adult role model, facilitate family connections, encourage positive peer relationships, assist youth in decision-making, respond sensitively to pain-based behaviors
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on care provider
