Experienced ITC Youth Worker

About the role

Are you fuelled by a deep passion to support young people navigating some of lifes toughest challenges Do you have the strength heart and resilience to be a steady compassionate presence for children whove experienced trauma If youre searching for a role where every single moment has the power to change a life this is it.

Were on the lookout for an experienced empathetic and unshakably resilient ITC Youth Workers to join our vibrant and purpose-driven OOHC team. Our team doesnt just work with young people we walk alongside them offering guidance stability and belief when they need it most.

If youre ready to be part of something deeply meaningful where your compassion and courage can spark real change wed love to hear from you.

What are the benefits of working at MacKillop:

• SCHADS (Level 3) $38.65 $41.45 Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket salary sacrifice up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free confidential support for mental physical financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidence supported whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment retention and professional development
• Community & connection Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha our Aboriginal Staff Network.
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

In this role youll:

• Support young people in their daily lives helping them build practical and emotional skills
• Respond to trauma-related behaviours with care patience and professional insight
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home including household tasks and admin
• Work as part of a strong values-driven team that shows up for each other and for the young people every single day

Were looking for someone who brings:

• Significant experience in residential care or youth support
• A calm confident approach to managing challenging behaviours
• A deep understanding of trauma-informed care
• Unshakeable resilience and a belief that every young person deserves a fresh start

We are recruiting ITC Youth Workers based in Northern NSW (Maitland Lochinvar Kearsley and Bellbird) within our Out of Home Care program. The position reports to the Residential House Manager.

We are currently recruiting for a range of opportunities including casual parttime and fulltime roles. If youre passionate about supporting young people and ready to bring your skills to a purposedriven team wed love to hear from you!

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Diploma in Community Services
• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
• Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open minded and nonjudgmental manner.
• Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety stability and consistency.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

Please contact Tahkiesha King for further information

You must have a:

• Valid and current Drivers Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Current NDIS Worker Check
• Current First Aid Certificate with a minimum 6 months validity

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

We value the unique knowledge perspectives and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Interviewing for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.