Trauma Informed Residential Youth Worker - Toowoomba
Core
Provide round-the-clock residential care and support for children and young people in out-of-home care, focusing on trauma-informed approaches to manage complex behaviors and promote independence.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker (Casual)
Builds
Safe, stable residential environments for at-risk youth
Domain
Child protection / Residential care / Mental health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), de-escalation, medication administration, personal care assistance, transport logistics, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with complex behaviors, relational repair, understanding behavior as communication
Technologies
TCI model, Hope and Healing 10 framework
Responsibilities
Create safety and stability for youth, assist with daily living skills, facilitate transportation to appointments and school, administer medications, deliver trauma-informed care, participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, collaborate on support plans
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (requires 3 months experience or equivalent skills)