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 therapeutic interventions for young people, families, and carers
Domain
Human Services / Child and Family Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Therapeutic crisis intervention, case goal management, strengths-based reporting, therapeutic principles implementation, stakeholder collaboration, computer literacy, autonomous work
Preferred skills
Cert IV in Human Services, TCI training completion, Child Protection Act knowledge, P2/Open Driver License with own insured vehicle, Working with Children Blue Card
Responsibilities
Provide flexible support including weekends and overnight respite; Engage with diverse clients and stakeholders in meetings; Lead initiatives to achieve case goals and milestones; Implement therapeutic strategies and mentor clients; Handle detailed written and verbal reporting; Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC