Family Support Worker (Residential Youth Support)
Core
Provide 24/7 residential support, daily care, and crisis intervention for children and young people in out-of-home care settings including youth justice and alternate placements.
Role type
Residential youth support worker (IC)
Builds
Daily care plans, crisis de-escalation, and therapeutic support for vulnerable youth
Domain
Social services / Child welfare / Youth justice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, daily care tasks, documentation, mentoring, problem-solving, driving
Preferred skills
Qualification in Community Services/Psychology/Social Work, experience with trauma/complex behaviors, First Aid & CPR
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support children in therapeutic, trauma-informed approach; Provide daily support including activities, transportation, meals, and prompting; Manage crisis situations and trauma-related behaviors; Complete shift documentation and record keeping; Model pro-social behavior and high ethical standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC