Therapeutic Youth Worker/Trauma Specialist

**EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AS PART OF A DYNAMIC TEAM SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE**
- Take advantage of job security of REGULAR ROSTERED HOURS while being paid at the higher casual rate plus shift penalties, plus Superannuation.
- Take advantage of ongoing training and support.
- Opportunities for Career progression
- Minimum commitment is 4 shifts per week

**ABOUT US**:
Pegasus Care has been a staffing specialist for the Community Services Sector since 2002.

We are currently recruiting for one of our major Business Partners and have multiple opportunities available for dedicated Therapeutic Youth Workers (Trauma Specialists) to join our team.

We are currently looking for people who can commit to regular casual rostered hours (min 4 days per week) working with our Business Partners supporting children/young people in out-of-home care.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for creating a healing environment through the provision of trauma-informed care to children and young people residing in crisis/temporary out-of-home care.

The program aims to successfully set the children/young people up to transition to an appropriate living environment in the future.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- To be considered for this position, you will hold a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Youth or a Community Services related field.
- You must have demonstrated experience working with children and young people in out-of-home care and you will have an understanding of the Legislation relevant to the role.
- Due to the nature of the role, you will have experience in working with children and young people in accommodations and with high and complex needs.
- You will need to be empathetic and resilient, whilst maintaining assertiveness and confidence in your abilities as well as maintaining a high level of self-care.
- Additionally, you need to have highly developed communication skills (both written and verbal), good interpersonal skills, crisis-management knowledge and intermediate computer skills. Disability and Mental Health experience will also be highly regarded.

**Position**:THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKER/TRAUMA SPECIALIST (PT)
- NSW Working With Children Check.
- NDIS Worker Clearance Check.
- Evidence of Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency.
- National Police Check. (less than six months old)
- Current NSW Drivers License.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate.
- Evidence of immunization against covid19.
- Completed NDIS "Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety & You". (online)
- Comprehensive Car Insurance and evidence of vehicle registration.

**Please note**:It is a legislative requirement by the OCG, that all persons working in this sector agree to provide the information required for placement on the Residential Care Worker Register. It is also a requirement of this Business Partner that staff hold Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency and that staff are vaccinated against covid19.

**ABOUT THE BENEFITS**:
Pegasus believes staff support and staff training are essential for you to meet the challenges of this role and regular supervision and training sessions are scheduled to provide the support needed.
- You will experience real job satisfaction working in a variety of positions.
- You will work regular rostered hours so you can plan your life.
- You will enjoy a competitive salary of $39.26 per hour plus Superannuation and additional penalty rates and overtime loading to increase your take-home pay.
- This is a great opportunity for a qualified Youth Worker who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children/youth and gain valuable on-the-job experience to build your career.

If this is the job for you,