Therapeutic Youth Worker

2 weeks ago

Campbelltown, Australia PEGASUS COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED Partnership Full time

**ABOUT US**

Pegasus Community Care has been a staffing specialist for the Community Services Sector since 2002.

We have been successful in the contract to provide HR and Staffing solutions to the Department of Communities and Justice (Sherwood Program) and have multiple opportunities available for dedicated Therapeutic Youth Workers (Trauma Specialists) to join our team.

We are currently looking for people who can commit to permanent, permanent part time or casual employment for regular hours supporting children/young people in out of home care.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for creating a healing environment through the provision of trauma informed care to children and young people residing in out of home care.

The aim of the programme is to successfully set the children/young people up to transition to an appropriate living environment in the future. Future support environments would be funded under NDIS framework, that Pegasus Community Care has established.

The programme is based on the ARC Model of Care and the work consists of supporting children/young people under child safety orders in a Trauma Recovery Programme environment. You work with children/young people to assist them recognise AND work through their trauma and at the same time keep them safe. Additional to the trauma the children have experienced, most participants of the programme have mental health issues and/or a disability and the needs associated with these conditions are required to be addressed, supported and worked through.

**ABOUT YOU**

To be considered for this position, you will hold a **minimum** qualification of a Diploma in Youth, or a Community Services related field. You must have demonstrated experience working with children and young people in out of home care and you will have an understanding of the Legislation relevant to the role.

Due to the nature of the role, you will have experience in working with children and young people in accommodation with high and complex needs. You will need to be empathetic and resilient, whilst maintaining assertiveness and confidence in your abilities as well as maintaining a high level of self-care.

Additionally you need to have highly developed communication skills (both written and verbal), good interpersonal skills, crisis-management knowledge and intermediate computer skills. Disability and Mental Health experience will also be highly regarded.
- NSW Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Clearance Check
- Evidence of Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- National Police Check (less than six months old)
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- The required NDIS Orientation Modules
- 2 relevant reference checks

**ABOUT THE BENEFITS**

This is a highly varied position and you will **experience real job satisfaction **every day.

In return, you'll enjoy a competitive base rate plus appropriate penalty rates for shift work to really increase your take home pay.

Pegasus provides staff support and staff training that are essential for you to meet the challenges of this role and regular supervision and training sessions are scheduled to provide the support needed.

You will have opportunity to progress within the program moving from a carers role into a supervisory position.

You will be provided with a monthly roster providing regular hours so you can plan your life as well as becoming a member of a supportive and friendly team.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Youth Worker who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children/youth and gain valuable on-the-job experience to build your career.

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