Youth Support Specialist

2 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia SOUTHERN CROSS SUPPORT SERVICES Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our team at Southern Cross Support Services. In this role, you will work closely with young people in residential placements and the community to provide support, guidance, and advocacy.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with young people in an outreach or similar care setting and possess a genuine passion for supporting and empowering them.

You will be responsible for building positive relationships, assessing needs, and connecting young people with appropriate services and support. Your role will involve being a positive role model, allowing children to feel safe, build resilience, and work towards positive future outcomes.

You will also support children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices, access health care services, and develop strong social and interpersonal skills. Additionally, you will provide outreach support to children and young people who are dis-engaged from placements and provide day-to-day care of all children in the residential care setting as required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Be a positive role model and allow children to feel safe, build resilience, and work towards positive future outcomes.
  • Support children and young people to build positive and trusting connections with family, friends, and community.
  • Support children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices, access health care services, and develop strong social and interpersonal skills.
  • Provide outreach support to children and young people who are dis-engaged from placements.
  • Provide the day-to-day care of all children in the residential care setting as required.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Previous experience working with young people in an outreach or similar care setting.
  • A genuine passion for supporting and empowering young people.
  • An understanding of child development and trauma-informed care practices.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to use and access a smart phone for clocking in/out and shift notes.
What We Offer
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.


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