Therapeutic Youth Worker

5 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia MacKillop Family Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

At MacKillop Family Services, we're on the lookout for a compassionate, enthusiastic Youth Workers to help make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) Program. This is an incredible opportunity to work in a supportive, dynamic team and contribute to the development of young people who need your guidance, energy and care.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, bring positive energy, and make a tangible difference, this is the role for you.

We are currently offering Brand New Part Time opportunities based in Wollongong. You need to be Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and sleep over shifts.

About the Role:

You'll be more than just a Youth Worker. You'll be a mentor, a role model, and a change-maker. You'll play a key part in helping youth overcome challenges, building their confidence, and guiding them on their journey toward a brighter future.

You will provide trauma-informed services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families. You will offer young people safety, stability, predictability and consistency by implementing the house guidelines and supporting the implementation of individual strategies and case plans. As well as participate in team meetings, house meetings and case review meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs.

What Your Day Would Include:

  • Mentor and engage young people, guiding them through life skills development and personal growth.
  • Role model positive behaviors, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility.
  • Empower youth by encouraging their active participation in decisions that impact their lives.
  • Provide hands-on support with day-to-day tasks like meal prep, shopping, and housekeeping to ensure a safe and stable environment.
  • Collaborate with a vibrant team to tailor services that meet the specific needs of each young person.
  • Safeguard their wellbeing by reporting any concerns to ensure they're safe and supported.

Our offer:

  • Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
  • Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
  • Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
  • Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
  • Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
  • Strong career growth opportunities and continuous support, you'll thrive as part of our team.
  • Hourly Rate as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 3, dependent on qualification and experience.

What You Bring:

You're passionate about supporting youth and ready to make an impact. Whether you have previous experience in youth services or are eager to start your career in this field, we want to hear from you. You bring:

  • A Diploma in Community Services or Youth Work or a related field Minimum Cert IV in Youth & already working towards completion of a diploma.
  • Demonstrated experience in youth services or residential care.
  • A deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and a commitment to cultural competency.
  • A trauma-informed approach to working with young people facing significant challenges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and support youth effectively.

Must Have or Wiling to Obtain:

  • Valid and Current Driver's Licence
  • Valid and Current Workers with Children's Check
  • Valid and Current NDIS Workers Screeners Check
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check (Mackillop will pay for this to be completed)

For more information please contact Eve Savoy@

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible

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