
Youth Worker
4 weeks ago
About us
At Anglicare Southern Queensland, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
The Youth Worker, Out of Home Care, is responsible for providing care and support to children and young people living in out-of-home care or within at-risk families. Their role is to create opportunities for these young people to engage in age-appropriate activities that promote positive self-esteem, community inclusion, and healthy relationships with their family of origin, while also helping to maintain stable placements.
We are seeking two Fixed-Term, Full-Time Youth Workers (one position based in Logan and one on the Gold Coast) for a 6 month contract upon commencement. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years\' experience and be available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and sleepovers. Availability for 10 days per fortnight is required.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with Out of Home Care colleagues, biological parents, carers, and practitioners to identify and meet each child\'s individual needs in line with their care plan.
- Ensure emotional well-being and safety in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999.
- Apply an empathetic approach to support children affected by complex trauma and manage challenging behaviours respectfully.
- Promote positive behaviours and serve as a positive role model through engaging, purposeful activities.
- Support goal setting with young people, helping them work towards their personal hopes and aspirations.
- Foster healthy relationships with peers, carers, family, and other significant people.
- Facilitate safe contact and transport between young people and their families or significant others.
- Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Community Services.
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
- Current Blue Card
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- Hope and Healing Framework Foundation Training.
- Ability to engage children and young people in purposeful, goal-oriented interactions and activities to build competencies and life skills.
- Well-developed proactive communication and relationship-building skills with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working within a trauma-informed framework, with a strong understanding of child development and behavior affected by trauma.
- Understanding of family dynamics in the lives of children in care, especially related to child protection issues.
- Ability to support young people\'s participation in activities and promote development of age-appropriate independent living skills.
- Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member and contributor to team outcomes.
- Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek advice and authority.
- Flexibility to respond to crisis situations with careful consideration of risk and compliance.
- Commitment to adhere to Anglicare Children, Youth & Families\' philosophies, values, ethics, frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Apply now by submitting your current resume and an optional cover letter, and by answering a few short application questions.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or would like more information, please Jack Robinson on 0417 889 181.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.
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