ITC Youth Worker

Were on the hunt for experienced and dedicated Youth Workers to join our team in the Hunter region. Become a key part of our Intensive Therapeutic Care program supporting young people in our brand-new residential homes. This is your chance to make a real difference every day.

Why join us

• Be a changemaker: Impact the lives of young people and help them achieve their potential.
• Supportive environment: Work within a dynamic team that values your growth and well-being.
• Career development: Opportunities for training and professional development.

If youre ready to take on a rewarding role where your dedication and passion can shine apply today!

Were looking for passionate motivated people who are resilient and are a team player. If youre looking for rewarding work and have good communication skills and a positive attitude to match we want to hear from you.

Have you worked in education emergency services allied health disability aged care community services human services. the list goes on! Your experience and skills are WANTED!

Or are you studying or have completed a diploma in a relevant field and eagerly wanting to get your foot in the door MacKillop can help you make that first step.

Part time Casual and full-time positions are available based in our Intensive Therapeutic Care Program.

This is an opportunity based in Bellbird within our Intensive Therapeutic Care program. The position reports to the House Manager.

For more information please contact:

Tahkiesha King at on0

Why Work With Us

Impactful Work: Support vulnerable young people in a therapeutic environment helping them heal and thrive.

Innovative Approach: Be part of a forward-thinking program that prioritizes trauma-informed care and positive outcomes.

Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Supportive Team: Work alongside a collaborative and experienced team committed to making a difference.

About the role:

• Assist young people to develop living and life skills.
• Role model and reinforce positive behaviour through social learning social responsibility and emotional intelligence.
• Promote democracy and support young people to engage in a participatory environment where they can have a say in and influence the decisions that affect their lives.
• Provide support to children and young people living in the accommodation service including undertaking household duties such as cleaning shopping and meal preparation as required.
• Participate in team environment and house meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of young people and report any concerns immediately.

The ITC system will:

• Provide Therapeutic Care
• Have a strong focus on recovery from trauma.
• Provide an alternative to long term residential care.
• Do more to protect and keep children and young people safe.
• Provide clear pathways to less intensive service types and permanency.
• Provide a broader range of placement options for children and young people to achieve outcomes around mental health physical health and education.

Primary objectives:

• Provide trauma-informed services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families.
• Provide young people with safety stability predictability and consistency by implementing the house guidelines and supporting the implementation of individual strategies andcase plans.
• Participate in team meetings house meetings and case review meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs.

Key selection criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum qualification requirements for this position is a Diploma of Youth Work Community Services or equivalent.
• Aboriginal staff - a qualification is desirable but experience and willingness; to participate in training is essential.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in youth services residential care or supported accommodation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children young people and their families.
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children and young people who have experience significant challenges and trauma.

You must have or willing to obtain:

• Valid and current Drivers License;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

Our offer:

• Agreat opportunity tojoin a leading provider of community and family services. Succession Plan for career growth.
• Hourly Ratebased on SCHADS Award 3.1-3.4 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.
• Professional Development- we promote ongoing learning and development and provide study leave and an enormous amount of training and development within our inhouse learning team.
• Training-Industry-specific training paid by MacKillop including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Employee Assistance Program-Free 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 advise from qualified nutritionists
• Sanctuary-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.
• ClickHEREto find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.