Residential Youth Worker
Core
Provide 24/7 residential care, behavioral support, and independent living skills training for at-risk youth aged 12-25 in a safe home environment.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker (shift work)
Builds
Safe and supportive home environment for children and young people at risk of homelessness
Domain
Social Services / Youth Care / Out of Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Behavioral support and intervention, independent living skills instruction, group dynamics management, trauma-informed care, conflict resolution, mandatory reporting compliance, autonomous work under supervision
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualifications in social work or youth work, First Aid certification, valid driver's license
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Create and maintain a safe and supportive home environment, implement boundaries and structure to support behavioral change, teach age-appropriate independent living skills, manage group dynamics and individual needs, facilitate recreational activities, complete administrative tasks
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC