Therapeutic Youth Worker
Core
Provide trauma-informed care, mentorship, and daily living support to young people in an Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) residential setting.
Role type
Therapeutic Youth Worker (Residential Care)
Builds
Safe, stable, and growth-oriented home environments for youth in care
Domain
Social Services / Youth Care / Residential Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, mentorship, emotional intelligence, cultural competence (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), daily living support, safeguarding
Preferred skills
Experience in youth services or residential care, Diploma in Community Services or Youth work
Responsibilities
Mentor and engage young people in life skills, model positive behaviors, support daily living tasks (meals, shopping), collaborate on individual support plans, report safety concerns
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, support role