Trauma Informed Residential Youth Worker - Mt. Gambier
Core
Provide residential care and trauma-informed support to children and youth in out-of-home care, focusing on safety, daily living, and emotional regulation.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker (Casual)
Builds
Safe, nurturing living environments for at-risk youth
Domain
Child protection and residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), de-escalation, medication administration, individualized support planning, reflective practice
Preferred skills
Experience with complex behaviors, relational repair, understanding behavior as communication
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Create safety and stability; assist with personal care and daily living; facilitate transportation; promote emotional regulation and social connection; manage health needs and medications; deliver trauma-informed care; engage in therapeutic practices; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC