Youth Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Australia beBeeCare Full time $67,229 - $74,536

**Job Opportunity**

We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about making an impact on the lives of young people in our community.

Our organisation creates 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.

Our team nurtures and encourages young people to develop their identity and sense of self, fostering their physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing to better themselves and their future lives.

**The Role**

  • Contribute to the family environment for the children of our organisation so that they can learn and grow in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment.
  • 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.
  • Engage consistently with the children/young people of the house on both an individual AND group level.
  • Support, communicate and liaise with other carers/ House Manager, 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.
  • Complete 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.

**What You'll Gain**

  • Attractive award remuneration plus penalties and 11% superannuation.
  • Comprehensive initial and ongoing training and development.
  • Full access to an internal learning and development officer and modern training platform.
  • Fantastic and fun wellbeing initiatives.
  • Free and confidential accessibility to our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Monthly group and individual Supervision with qualified and knowledgeable specialist House Supervisors.

**Selection Criteria**

  • Experience working with disabilities desirable (i.e. schizophrenia).
  • Valid NSW Paid Working with Children Check and National Police Check or being willing and eligible to obtain one prior to commencement.
  • Consent to be added to the Residential Care Workers Register.
  • Valid first aid certificate or willing to obtain within 1 month.
  • Availability for sleepovers and a combination of different shift patterns is essential.
  • Covid Vaccination Certificate.
  • Valid Australian Drivers Licence.
  • Attained or working towards a relevant Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate IV (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).

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