Youth Worker, Foster

4 days ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Anglicare Southern Queensland Full time

Permanent part-time or Casual roles available
- Work for a leading Not-for-profit who make a positive impact on lives of others

**About the role**
The Anglicare Southern Queensland (SQ) Children and Families (C&F) Intensive Foster Care and High Plus programs provide therapeutic supports for young people and carers in foster and kinship care arrangements that are under stress, at risk of breakdown or requiring support to deal with the complexity of need presented by the young person being cared for. The Intensive Foster Care Program provides the following activities:

- Carer education and training;
- Behaviour management and placement support;
- In home support;
- Practical and financial assistance;
- Youth worker support; and
- Systemic connection with therapeutic and allied health services.

The Youth Worker role in these programs is integral to supporting the complex needs of children and the carer families they live with.
- In the role you will work along side our team of Practitioners in supporting children to complete intervention work to achieve goals.
- Our intention is to match Youth Workers with particular children so relationships are developed and the therapeutic work can occur consistently.
- Shift length is between 3 and 8 hours typically, and differs dependant on the needs of the child or carer we are supporting.
- Start and finish times can be anywhere between 6am and 8pm (not limited to), with most shifts being in the after school hours and some weekends

Mandatory requirements of the role
- Already hold a Certificate IV or higher qualification in **Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services or similar**:

- A paid Blue Card or have applied for one
- Child Safety Personal History Check (LCS2)
- Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training
- Current valid driver's license (Green provisional plates or higher)
- Be able to provide 2 recent references
- A COVID-19 vaccination requirement applies to this role

**What We Offer**
- We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:_
- Working in your local community, supporting young people to foster confidence, growth and ambition to build on life skills
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and experience
- Salary Packaging available to help you pay less tax of up to $15,900 and an extra $2,650 for meals and entertainment for permanent roles.
- Awesome retail discounts through our employee benefits program
- Great Learning and Development program
- Access to Employee Assistance program
- Purchase extra leave
- Staff Spiritual retreat twice a year
- ill _
- health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection._

**How to apply**

**Beci Olner** on
**3340 9299**.

Anglicare Southern Queensland is committed to the health and safety of our workforce. Shortlisted Applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessments that requests the sharing of information regarding pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for all applicants.

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