Youth Support Worker

1 week ago

Gold Coast, Australia Harmony Social Services Full time

**Youth Support Worker - Experienced**

Award Payrate Level 2.1: $30.46 per hour - plus superannuation

Permanent Full-time position

**Who are we?**

Harmony Social Services is a Service Provider, specialising in providing support to participants with psychosocial disabilities. We are currently seeking an experienced Youth Support Worker to join our team, based in Nerang. If you have a commitment to providing comprehensive care and enjoy working with challenging clients, then this is the role for you

**The Role**

As our Youth Support Worker, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
ž Interviewing clients and assessing the client’s needs and how best to achieve their goals.

ž Planning and implementing educational and development opportunities, and other support programs

ž Taking observations and reporting on the development of clients

ž Making referrals for clients to agencies that can provide additional assistance.

**Support worker requirements**

ž Have a strong knowledge of NDIS guidelines, Community Services and Health Sectors.

ž Have an understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing Alcohol and drug related issues, mental health illnesses and other psychosocial disabilities.

ž Possess a strong understanding of supporting clients with high Mental Health Behaviour within Residential environments and out in the Community.

ž Be experienced in managing clients with challenging behaviours.

ž Have skills/experience in working with diversity and an excellent working knowledge in Mental Health services.

ž Have the ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties in a respectful way (and be happy for this to be part of your job).

ž Have the capacity to meet the physical requirements of the job that may include manual handling tasks.

ž Enjoy working in a small team environment as well as independently if required.

ž Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster which includes days, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers and weekend shifts.

And must possess:
ž Diploma in Community Services / Mental Health

ž Completed certificates in:

- Medication Management
- Infection Control

ž A Current Driver’s License and willingness to use own vehicle (if required) with comprehensive insurance and roadworthy certificate.

ž A Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencing.

ž A NDIS Support Worker Orientation Module Certificate, or willingness to complete prior to commencing.

ž A confirmation record of COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 & 2) and booster

Being fluent in a second language would be advantageous, as we strive to meet the support requirements of specific participants.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $30.46 per hour

Schedule:

- Shift work

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