Youth Worker
Core
Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support to children and young people in a residential care environment, helping them develop independence and life skills.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker
Builds
Safe, supportive, and therapeutic environments for vulnerable young people
Domain
Social services / Child welfare / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, behavior support strategies, emotional regulation support, life skills coaching, documentation, culturally safe practice
Preferred skills
Hope and Healing framework, Positive Behaviour Support, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid
Responsibilities
Provide daily care and supervision; support routines, education, and community participation; implement care plans and behavior strategies; respond to challenging behaviors and crises; maintain accurate documentation; participate in outreach support
Seniority
Individual Contributor