Youth Worker – OOHC
Core
Provide therapeutic, person-centred care and support independent living skills for young people in out-of-home care to prevent homelessness and promote wellbeing.
Role type
Youth Worker (Out of Home Care)
Builds
Safe housing environments and supportive care plans for vulnerable young people
Domain
Social Services / Youth Support / Out of Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
trauma-informed care, de-escalation, independent living skills coaching, daily routine support, family contact facilitation, confidentiality management
Preferred skills
TCI training, Certificate 3 in Youth Work or Community Services, experience with sleepover shifts
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Engage with young people to build life skills, support daily routines like cooking and cleaning, organize wellbeing activities, collaborate with case managers on care plans, support family contact activities
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC