Youth and Family Support Worker
Core
Provide flexible, immersive support and guidance to young people and families within their homes and communities, empowering them to achieve personal goals and well-being.
Role type
Youth and Family Support Worker
Builds
Support plans and connections for young people, families, and carers
Domain
Human Services / Child and Family Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
therapeutic principles, case goal management, reporting, mentorship, stakeholder collaboration, computer literacy, driving
Preferred skills
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, Child Protection Act knowledge, P2/Open Driver License with own insured car, Working with Children Blue Card
Responsibilities
Provide flexible support including overnight respite; Engage with diverse clients (parents, young people, carers) and stakeholders; Lead case goals and milestones; Implement therapeutic strategies as a mentor; Handle detailed written and verbal reporting; Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.