Special Homelessness Services Youth Worker - PPT and Casual Opportunities
Core
Support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with day-to-day living skills, independent living goals, emotional wellbeing, and community connection in a residential setting.
Role type
Youth Worker (Specialist Homelessness Services)
Builds
Residential support programs for at-risk youth
Domain
Social Services / Youth Support / Homelessness
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case plan implementation, mentoring, life skills coaching, educational/vocational guidance, behavior management, documentation, reflective supervision
Preferred skills
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, lived experience in community care
Technologies
Residential Care Workers Register verification
Responsibilities
Support case plan implementation, engage with young people to build positive mentoring relationships, assist with personal and living skills development, encourage participation in community activities, manage challenging behaviors, maintain documentation and records, contribute to a child-safe workplace, complete house management tasks
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC