TSIL Youth Worker
Core
Assist young people in a Therapeutic Supported Independent Living environment, focusing on trauma recovery, life skills development, and safeguarding wellbeing.
Role type
Youth Worker (Therapeutic Supported Independent Living)
Builds
Individual case plans and supportive living environments for children and young people with trauma and significant challenges.
Domain
Community services / Youth welfare / Mental health / Residential care
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, case plan development, life skills coaching, safeguarding, cultural competency (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), household management
Preferred skills
Diploma in Youth Work or Community Services, experience in residential care, Aboriginal background
Technologies
Sanctuary Model, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Responsibilities
Model and reinforce positive behavior, contribute to individual case plans, support connection to significant people/places, undertake household duties, participate in team/house meetings, safeguard wellbeing and report concerns.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, direct support role