Youth Support Worker
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Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking for a casual role where you can make a real impact in the lives of young people with disability
Join our new Youth Disability Support Services in Inala and Calamvale designed to empower young people as they transition to this rewarding casual position youll support individuals in building essential life skills boosting their confidence and strengthening community connections. Youll also assist with personal care medications medical appointments emotional and behavioural support and everyday living needs.
What benefits can Endeavour offer you
- Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15900 of your annual salary tax-free increasing your take-home pay. Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses such as meals and holiday accommodation.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
- Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans whitegoods and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.
What you can bring to the team!
- Your experience empathy and strong interpersonal skills will be invaluable in providing high-quality support for our youth as they transition into adult hood.
- Minimum Certificate IV (or studying) in a related discipline with preference given to Youth Work and human services qualifications.
- Previous experience as a Youth Worker within a disability context with demonstrated experience of trauma informed care will be highly regarded.
- Proficient computer skills and experience using Word Excel and Outlook.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS2) First Aid CPR National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work) and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.
Make an Impact!
As a Youth Disability Worker with #teampossible you will support young people engaged with the child protection system who have disabilities in 24/7 Supported Independent Living. Balancing youth work and disability care you will create a safe empowering environment to help them reach their goals. Guided by the Case Manager you will provide person-centred trauma-informed care meet daily needs and foster emotional social and cultural wellbeing. You will assist with appointments family visits community connections education and life skills promoting independence as they transition to adulthood.
If youre ready to join a team who are passionate culturally strong and drive positive outcomesapply now!We look forward to hearing from you!
Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) the LGBTQI community and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicants needs.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
Endeavour Foundation provides services to people with intellectual disability who needs support in-home, work and daily life. We’re making every customer’s possibilities a reality
