Youth Worker (Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders). Permanent Part Time - Southern Downs region
Core
Support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to build safety, stability, and independence through daily living assistance and therapeutic engagement.
Role type
Youth Worker (Homelessness Prevention & Support)
Builds
Safe and stable accommodation placements for young people
Domain
Social Services / Youth Homelessness / Community Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, behavior support and de-escalation, independent living skills coaching, routine establishment, community resource navigation, care plan implementation
Preferred skills
Experience with homeless youth, knowledge of child development and attachment theory
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people, assist with accessing and maintaining safe accommodation, provide day-to-day support including routines and transport, develop independent living skills like budgeting and cooking, encourage participation in education and employment, work as part of a team to respond to behavior and complete documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC