Youth Worker (identified). Casual Logan & Gold Coast
Youth Worker (identified). Casual Logan & Gold Coast
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Job Description
*Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a special measure under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Why should you start your career with Life Without Barriers as a Youth Worker
There is no greaterhonour no bigger privilege thanpartnering withchildren young people and families topositively impact their lives.
At Life Without Barriers we believe that supporting children young people and familiesinvolved with or at risk of being involved withthe child protection system takes passion strength expertise commitment and a relentless desire tohelp them grow learn heal and thrive.
Life Without Barriers can offer you a wealth of fact we have had Operations Managers Program Managers Child and Family Practitioners and Case Managers who kicked off their careers with LWB as Youth Workers. Not only this but Youth Work can also be the ideal role for people who are studying and wanting to put theory into practice or who are seeking to achieve better work/life balance all while making a difference at the same time.
Youth Work is truly what you make of it!
Key Responsibilities
As an LWB Youth Worker you will:
- Form and maintain professional nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement.
- Act as an appropriate adult role model seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth.
- Support the involvement of family and where applicable facilitate family visits/connection and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people to suit individual needs.
- Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person.
- Assist the child/young person to participate as full as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken.
- Work within the community with children in family-based care arrangements as well as residential homes and youth camps (24/7 rosters available).
Locations
Our Out of Home Care services supportchildren and young people across the following Child Safety regions:
- Logan
- Gold Coast
Training and team meetings will be held at our below office locations:
- Springwood or
- Robina
QLD Child Youth and Family Requirements
To received paid employment as a Youth Worker in QLD you need to have completed or provide evidence that you are actively enrolled in a relevant qualification. If you are unsure if you meet these minimum qualification standardsfor further information please copy and paste this web address into a browser (Opens) Drivers Licence (essential) If you meet the above qualification criteria we invite you to apply! What happens next With a focus on ensuring safety and respect for children and young people in our care we help guide you through a series of background checks to get you ready to work as a Youth Worker in QLD. Successful applicants will be taken through the following process: How to apply Include your resume click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments contact the subject heading YW Identified - Logan & GC. Please note that we do not accept applicants to this email address they must be submitted online. About Life Without Barriers Every day Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people as we work collaboratively with families carers and communities to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future. Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children young people and families people with disability older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Employment Type
Part-Time
