DIDO - Residential Youth Worker

2 days ago

Townsville, Australia Edmen Community Staffing Solutions Full time

Explore your true potential with Edmen. Ready to break free from the daily grind and do something truly meaningful? Join Edmen as we partner with DCC to support a growing youth organisation making real impact. DCC provides 24/7 care to young people across residential homes, community programs, outreach, and supervised family contact.

If you’re compassionate, adventurous, and passionate about making a difference in young lives—we want to hear from you

About You:

- Australian Drivers Licence (P2 or higher)
- Blue card & Yellow card
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- 3 months paid experience as a Residential Youth Worker
- The ability to work a mixture of day, night and weekend shifts as required
- Live in a location in QLD that is a drivable distance to Ipswich, Toowoomba or Bundaberg

To be successful in a DIDO youth worker position, you will need to have a passion for working with young people, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote or isolated environment.

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.

About the Position:

As a Residential Youth Worker, you'll be part of something extraordinary. You will provide day-to-day assistance, guidance, support, and empowerment to help young people achieve their goals.

Drive in drive out (DIDO) youth worker positions in Ipswich, Toowoomba & Bundaberg, typically involve working with young people in remote or isolated communities on a rotational basis (5 days on & 5 days off). These positions are being offered to support young people in communities that have a restricted workforce. Additional to your casual hourly rate, all DIDO employees are entitled to a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA).

The role is a casual opportunity offering flexible work arrangements and a great work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

- Establish a secure and nurturing home environment for at-risk young people
- Offer guidance and support with personal care requirements including meal assistance and hygiene routines
- Provide transportation for school, appointments and community activities
- Foster the development of skills and socialisation within the local community, alongside promoting positive pro-social peer interactions
- Support in the administration of medications and associated reporting requirements for children on Child Protection orders
- Provide trauma-informed care to young people who display complex behavioural issues and traumatic backgrounds
- Engage in the Trauma Recovery practice framework and undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within the first three months of your employment

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