Trauma Informed Residential Youth Worker
Core
Support children and young people in out-of-home care who have experienced trauma, neurodiversity, and disrupted attachment, focusing on safety, stability, and daily living skills.
Role type
Residential Youth Worker (casual)
Builds
Safe, nurturing environments for at-risk youth in residential care
Domain
Child protection and youth welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), de-escalation, emotional regulation support, medication administration, transport logistics, personal care assistance
Preferred skills
Experience with complex behaviors, relational repair, understanding behavior as communication
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create safety and stability for youth, assist with daily living tasks, facilitate transportation to appointments, administer medications, deliver trauma-informed care, participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), collaborate on support plans
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC