Acting Senior Youth Worker
Core
Coach and mentor a team of Youth Workers to support children and young people with varied needs in a residential program, promoting cultural safety and delivering strength plans.
Role type
Senior Youth Worker (Acting)
Builds
Residential care programs for children and young people
Domain
Social services / Child welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, Cultural safety and competence, Record management, Problem solving, Policy and procedure adherence, First Aid and CPR, Valid driver's license (P1 C class Queensland), Vehicle maintenance compliance
Preferred skills
Hope and Healing certification, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, NDIS Orientation Module
Technologies
Record management systems
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor junior youth workers, Build and deliver cultural strength plans with families and stakeholders, Provide intensive support and accommodation to children and young people, Demonstrate trauma-informed and child-safe practice, Maintain accurate records and documentation