Child and Youth Care Specialist
4 weeks ago
ac.care is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Worker to join our team in Mount Gambier. As a Child and Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in providing quality care and support to children and young people who are under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive, Department for Child Protection.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the quality of care, rights, and safety of children and young people are protected while longer-term care arrangements are developed.
You will work within a therapeutic model of care that incorporates Therapeutic Crisis Intervention principles and trauma-informed, intentional, client-centered practices.
Key Responsibilities- Provide care, guidance, support, and supervision of children and young people in a reasonable age and developmentally appropriate manner while protecting children and young people from harm and exploitation.
- Manage risk and contribute towards maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by taking personal accountability for identifying and reporting incidents, hazards, and injuries in accordance with ac.care policy, procedure, and legislative requirements.
- Work effectively with the Manager/s and other members as part of 'one ac.care team.'
- Maintain an appropriate level of care, safety, and supervision of children and young people operating from a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and trauma-informed intentional practice.
- Provide opportunities for children and young people to experience success and realize their potential.
- Promote positive relationships with peers, carers, parents, family members, significant others, and the community.
- Communicate effectively and contribute to the development of quality Home-Based Care programs.
- Keep written and digital records, including daily observations and information about the individual needs, activities, and daily presentation of children and young people, aligned with legislative requirements, procedures, guidelines, and work instructions.
- Provide a well-balanced, aged-appropriate, nutritional diet for children and young people, including the preparation and cooking of meals.
- Perform household duties, such as laundry, household and vehicle cleaning, dishwashing, and changing of linen.
- Over 21 years of age.
- Current SA driver's license - P2 Provisional or Full 'Class C' or interstate equivalent.
- Current Satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Child Safe Environment Certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Satisfactory completion of the statutory psychological suitability assessment (PSA). For further information, visit www.psychcheck.com.au/services/psychological-suitability-screening.
- Satisfactory completion of Trauma Responsive Practice in Education online.
- Current 'Provide First Aid' certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
- Meet the Department of Child Protection qualification requirements or be willing to complete the Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention within 12 months of commencing employment.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a model of trauma-informed intentional practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the effects of trauma and abuse, attachment issues, and the ability to provide individualized trauma-responsive care.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Highly developed skills in negotiation and liaison using conflict resolution, mediation, and advocacy skills.
- Highly developed communication skills (listening, verbal, and written), including the ability to establish rapport and maintain a positive relationship with clients and other service providers.
- Ability to understand how personal experiences shape values, beliefs, and responses to children, families, and colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, report, and implement Work Health and Safety procedures and initiatives for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Experience in working with Aboriginal people, their families, and their communities.
- Demonstrated use of self-reflective practices to identify and manage own emotional responses to staff and families being supported.
You may apply through SEEK or email: careers@accare.org.au
In support of your application, please:
- Subject line: Your Name: [CYW – MTG]
- A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience from the position description.
- Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.
Please click here for a copy of the position description or call Lynne Lambert on 08 8724 5400.
Applications open until positions are filled.
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