Therapeutic Youth Worker

4 months ago

Illawarra, Australia Prosper Staffing Full time

**Prosper Objective |** Our team is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritises individual needs, promoting growth, stability, and a sense of belonging for each young person on their journey.

**Prosper Mission |** Our mission is to provide an optimal level of support to young people in the out-of-home care sector with a difference.

**Prosper Values |** Join a team that prides itself on having a cohesive team of high-quality youth workers, who share our core values of **Responsive**, **Caring**, **Honest**, and **Creative**.

**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary and penalty rates based on the SHADS award, starting from $40.26 per hour.
- Flexible morning, afternoon, and overnight working hours; we will work around your schedule.
- Ongoing staff training, supervision, and development - propelling your professional development
- Employee mobile app - claim shifts, access key information, and complete timesheets with ease.
- Recognition and incentives initiative.
- Fostering a bottom-up approach, as we believe our difference starts and ends with you.

**Your responsibilities in supporting young people**:

- Promoting independence and assisting young people with their daily routines such as household chores, personal care, meal preparation, and educational support.
- Implementing and following the young person’s individualised plans (e.g. behaviour support plans, cultural support plans) and employing a trauma-informed lens.
- Supporting young people to community events, appointments and family visits.
- Administering medication (training provided).
- Writing high quality and accurate shift notes (training provided).
- Fulfilling our core values of caring, responsive, honest, and creative in your everyday support.

**Key Requirements**:

- Obtained or working towards Certificate III/IV/Diploma in Youth Work, or a Community Services related field.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate.
- NSW Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Worker Check.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
- National Police Check within the last 12 months.
- A valid and current drivers’ licence, and your own vehicle with comprehensive car insurance.
- Have at least two COVID-19 vaccinations (or provide medical exemption).
- Experience in managing challenging behaviours.
- Prior experience in supporting young people with various disabilities (highly desirable).
- A current certificate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (highly desirable).

** Willingness to obtain the necessary requirements prior to commencement of employment is acceptable.**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $40.26 - $48.25 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have at least two Covid-19 vaccinations (or a medical exemption)?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Therapeutic Youth Worker?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Youth Work (or similar) (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Illawarra, NSW (required)

Work Location: In person

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