Youth Worker - Warrnambool
Youth Worker - Warrnambool
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Job Description
About the role
As a Residential Care Worker youll offer direct support care and guidance to Young People residing in our homes throughout the Warrnambool. Our focus is on assisting and supporting young individuals who have faced trauma and may present with high and complex needs.
Hourly Rate of 34.46 to 40.05based on SCHADS Award Level 23 dependent on qualification and experience.
This position is about strengthening rapport with our residents by teaching life skills and supporting their social and emotional development. Your day might involve cooking a meal taking them to appointments or sports dropping them off at school enjoying activities like fishing or arts and crafts and relaxing with a movie in the afternoon. Youll also take care of household duties and complete daily case notes.
Its a dynamic position where no two days will be the same we are looking for individuals who are resilient problem solvers and are dedicated in making a difference. The role requires availability to work a 24/7 roster including nights weekends and public holidays.
In this position youll receive support from a House Supervisor who will guide you as well as from a dedicated team of professionals including Case Managers Therapeutic Specialist and Coordinators. The House Supervisor will help you navigate the position providing advice and assistance when needed while the wider team will offer collaborative support and share their expertise to ensure you have the resources required to succeed.
Our Offer
- Hourly Ratebased on SCHADS Award Level 23 dependent on qualification and experience.
- Salary packagingwe can help you to maximize yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
- Fitness Passport which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
- Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
- Employee Assistance ProgramFree access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social financial physical mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
- Sanctuary Organisation MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidencesupported 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.
Requirements
- Valid and Current Drivers Licence
- Valid and Current Workers With Childrens Check
- Valid and Current NDIS Workers Screeners Check
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check
- A Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children young people and their families.
Whilst previous experience working with Young People is preferred we encourage individuals without prior experience who are passionate about making a difference in Young Peoples lives to apply.
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 socioeconomic 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position will commence in the new year in 2025 please submit your application as soon as possible.
Employment Type
Full-Time
