Youth Support Worker
Core
Provide direct person-centred support, crisis intervention, and therapeutic care to children and young people in Out of Home Care (OOHC) homes who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, and complex support needs including disability and neurodivergence.
Role type
Residential Youth Support Worker
Builds
Safe and welcoming home environments for young people in OOHC
Domain
Human Services / Child Welfare / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, Positive Behaviour Support, Emotional regulation, Safeguarding, Communication strategies, Physical activity engagement, Computer literacy, Driver's license
Preferred skills
Cert IV in Community Services/Residential Care, Experience in therapeutic residential care, Experience with complex trauma
Responsibilities
Provide crisis intervention, maintain safe home environment, empower young people to develop life skills, support independent living, engage in community activities
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC