ITC Youth Worker
Core
Assist young people in residential care to develop life skills, model positive behavior, and support trauma recovery within a therapeutic environment.
Role type
Youth Worker (Intensive Therapeutic Care)
Builds
Therapeutic care placements and recovery pathways for children and young people
Domain
Social Services / Youth Care / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, residential care experience, youth services, Aboriginal cultural knowledge, emotional intelligence, household management
Preferred skills
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, relevant diploma qualification
Technologies
Sanctuary Model, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
Responsibilities
Assist young people to develop living and life skills; Role model and reinforce positive behavior; Provide support including household duties; Safeguard wellbeing and report concerns; Participate in team and case review meetings
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC