Youth Worker – Emergency Accommodation and Outreach Support
Core
Provide emergency accommodation, outreach support, and crisis intervention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in Brisbane and Ipswich.
Role type
Youth Worker (Emergency Accommodation & Outreach)
Builds
Safe, therapeutic living environments and community connections for at-risk youth
Domain
Child welfare / Indigenous services / Crisis intervention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, cultural safety, conflict resolution, safety planning, advocacy, life skills coaching, risk management, therapeutic communication
Preferred skills
Indigenous cultural knowledge, driver's license (P2+), Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention, flexibility for FIFO/regional travel
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide immediate accommodation and support during crisis; conduct community outreach; support transitions to longer-term care; teach practical life skills; respond to challenging behaviors therapeutically; complete case documentation; advocate for youth needs; support reconnection with family and culture.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (Certificate IV required or in progress)