Youth Worker – OOHC
Core
Provide 1:1 short-term emergency accommodation and therapeutic, person-centred care to young people to prevent homelessness and support wellbeing.
Role type
Youth Worker (Out of Home Care)
Builds
Safe housing environments and life skills for vulnerable young people
Domain
Social Services / Youth Support / Out of Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
trauma-informed care, de-escalation, daily living support, independent living skills development, family contact facilitation, confidentiality management
Preferred skills
TCI training, weekend sleepover shift availability
Responsibilities
Engage with young people to build life and independent living skills; Support young people with daily routines such as cooking and cleaning; Organise and participate in activities that promote growth and wellbeing; Provide consistent, trauma-informed, person-centred care; Collaborate with Case Managers & other professionals to support the young person's care plan; Support family contact activities where appropriate
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC