Youth Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Ipswich, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
Key Responsibilities
  • Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement.
  • Act as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worth.
  • Support the involvement of family and where applicable, facilitate family visits/connection and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people, to suit individual needs.
  • Promote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young person.
  • Assist the child/young person to participate as full as possible in making decisions about the activities undertaken.
Ipswich Location

Our Youth program in the Ipswich supports children and young people who present with high complex needs in both residential and family-based (foster care) settings.

QLD Child Youth and Family Requirements
  • Unrestricted (Opens) Drivers Licence (essential)
  • Valid Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
What We Offer

We want to offer you a rewarding career as a Youth Worker, where you can make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team, providing residential and family-based care to children and young people with complex needs.



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