Therapeutic Care Worker – Gympie (Permanent part-time and Casual vacancies)
Core
Provide therapeutic home care and mentorship for children and young people with histories of complex trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Role type
Therapeutic Care Worker (Home-based)
Builds
Therapeutic home environments and support plans for vulnerable youth
Domain
Child welfare / Trauma-informed care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, behavior support planning, crisis management, independent living skills coaching, attachment theory application, case plan development, report writing
Preferred skills
Cultural knowledge, lived experience with trauma, case plan development experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a positive, safe environment; implement behavior support and crisis management plans; mentor youth to achieve goals; promote independent living skills; act as a role model; support community reintegration
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on care provider