After Hours Support Worker
Core
Provide high-quality residential care and emotional, social, and behavioral support to vulnerable young people in an after-hours setting.
Role type
Residential care support worker (after-hours)
Builds
Safe and nurturing residential environments for young people
Domain
Social services / Youth care / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Youth services experience, Residential care experience, Aboriginal culture knowledge, Behavior management, OH&S awareness, Communication
Preferred skills
Driver's licence, Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Assist young people to develop independent living skills, Protect and respect the rights of young people, Report concerns immediately, Support young people to remain connected to significant people and places, Provide services sensitive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander needs, Work collaboratively with residential care staff and case workers, Undertake 'Roving' responsibilities between Residential units, Maintain records and documentation
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC