Aboriginal Youth Support Worker

2 days ago


Shell Cove, Australia Treehouse Innovative Families Full time

**_Have you had experience in youth, social or support work?_**
- We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about making an impact on the lives of young people in our community._

**About Us**

At Treehouse we are creating “innovative families”, a living arrangement between trained professionals and children/young people who have experienced trauma neglect or abuse. We work together, with children and young people, encouraging them to begin the process of moving through their trauma. Allowing them a safe space to build rapport, form attachments and feel confident to transition out of survival mode.

We nurture and encourage them to develop their identity and sense of self, fostering their physical, emotional, social and psychological well being to better themselves and their future lives.

**Why work for Treehouse Innovative Families?**
- Attractive casual award remuneration plus penalties and 10.5% superannuation.
- Comprehensive initial and ongoing training and development, making this role suitable for both experienced individuals and entry-level social work/community services students.
- Fantastic wellbeing initiatives such as team bonding day’s, ‘RU OK’ day and Steptember.
- Monthly group and individual Supervision with qualified and knowledgable specialist House Supervisors.
- Free and confidential accessibility to our amazing Employee Assistance Program.
- The opportunity to be part of a diverse and passionate team, working in a challenging role with a real impact on the lives of young people.

**The Opportunity**

The goal of the Therapeutic Carer is to contribute to the family environment for the children / young people of Treehouse so that they can learn and grow in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. Directly reporting to the House Supervisor, you will support the development of each young person and the running of the household.
- Build trust and rapport with young people by providing them with a safe, loving environment and trauma-informed care.
- Work across a shift based roster to provide therapeutic care with full flexibility to work across morning, afternoon and sleepovers.
- Transporting children/young people to and from school, as well as to and from any co-curricular activities.
- Consistently engaging with the children/young people of the house on both an individual AND group level.
- Support, communicate and liaise with live-in carers, and attend weekly meetings to debrief and communicate present issues, support plans, etc.
- Household duties - maintaining a high level of hygiene and cleanliness, preparing nutritional meals, etc.
- Assisting with showers/baths/bedtime/homework and assignments when needed.
- Completing appropriate documentation and writing clear and concise case notes at the end of each shift.
- Be responsible to contact the crisis support line in the event of an emergency.
- Understand and abide by all Treehouse policies and procedures through completion of core mandatory training and refreshers.

**Selection Criteria/Requirements**
- Valid NSW Paid Working with Children Check and National Police Check or being willing and eligible to obtain one prior to commencement
- Valid first aid certificate or willing to obtain within 1 month.
- Covid Vaccination Certificate
- Valid Australian Drivers Licence
- Attained or working towards a relevant Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate (Community Services, Youth/Social Work, etc.)
- Experience with young people/children
- Basic knowledge/understanding of trauma (highly regarded)
- Knowledge of the out-of-home-care and residential care system (highly regarded)
- Availability for sleepovers.

**How to apply



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