Support Worker
Core
Provide practical, person-centred support to children, young people, and families who have experienced trauma or challenging life circumstances across clinics, homes, schools, and community settings.
Role type
Support Worker (Therapeutic & Behavioral Support)
Builds
Therapeutic programs, behavioral strategies, and community support services for vulnerable youth and families.
Domain
Social Services / Child & Family Welfare / Mental Health Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, behavior management strategies, group facilitation, client transport logistics, family collaboration, community engagement, flexible rostering
Preferred skills
Background in youth work, social work, psychology, or counselling; experience with therapeutic-based programs
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Transport clients to appointments and community events; co-facilitate psychoeducation and therapeutic groups; support parents in developing strategies for children's behaviors; work in schools, homes, and clinics; build respectful relationships with families; assist with additional team tasks as required
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
