Residential Youth Care Specialist

6 days ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia IFYS Ltd Full time
About the Role

The IFYS Ltd Child Protection Residential Care Programs support children and young people needing a safe, dependable, and nurturing living environment.

As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be responsible for delivering day-to-day care to young people in the Residential Care house, reporting to the Case Manager.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support young people to manage challenging behaviors
  • Plan and attend activities to promote life-skills development
  • Complete case notes and admin tasks daily
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment
What's on Offer
  • Casual employment with competitive hourly rates
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • A supportive and dedicated on-call team for after-hours support
  • No rostered 24-hour shifts or use of personal vehicle on shift
About You

We are looking for a flexible, adaptable, and open-to-learning individual who is comfortable working with young people displaying complex and challenging behaviors.

You will need to build rapport quickly, remain non-judgmental, and have resilience and good professional boundaries.

Candidates with transferrable skills from working with vulnerable people who display challenging behaviors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Requirements
  • A QLD Working With Children Blue Card or have applied for one
  • Current valid driver's license with no restrictions
  • Ability to provide two references from recent employers
  • Already hold or are enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant field
  • Availability for a variety of different shifts over a fortnightly roster


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