Youth Worker (Towards Ending Homelessness for Young Queenslanders). Permanent Part Time - Southern Downs region
Core
Support young people experiencing homelessness to build safety, stability, and independence through daily living assistance and therapeutic relationships.
Role type
Youth Worker (Homelessness Support)
Builds
Safe and stable accommodation placements and life skills development for young people
Domain
Social Services / Youth Homelessness
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, behavior de-escalation, independent living skills coaching, care plan implementation, community resource navigation, daily routine management
Preferred skills
Experience with homeless youth, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Build therapeutic relationships with young people, assist with accessing stable accommodation, provide day-to-day support including transport and practical tasks, develop independent living skills, encourage participation in education and employment, complete required documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC