Youth Worker
Core
Support young people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges in a 24/7 residential program to achieve recovery, wellbeing, and independence.
Role type
Senior IC youth worker (residential care)
Builds
Residential support program for youth recovery
Domain
Social services / Youth welfare / Substance abuse recovery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case plan support, life skills coaching, crisis response, trauma-informed practice, conflict resolution, relationship building
Preferred skills
Knowledge of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural support
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with young people, coach life skills (budgeting, cooking, independent living), respond to crisis incidents, maintain case notes, encourage participation in education and community activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC