Therapeutic Youth Worker/Trauma Specialist

**AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THERAPEUTIC YOUTH WORKERS/TRAUMA SPECIALISTS IN THE CAMPBELLTOWN AREA**

Pegasus Care currently has several opportunities for suitably qualified and committed Youth Workers join our team. We are looking for people who can commit to a **minimum of 4 shifts per week** on a regular basis to support children/young people in a residential trauma recovery programme.

**THE ROLE**

The work consists of supporting children/young people under child safety orders, with complex care needs and/or children/young people who have experienced levels of trauma and suffer with depression, anxiety and attachment disorders. Some of the children/young people may display high challenging behaviours as a result of their trauma and/or drug and alcohol dependencies.

**ABOUT YOU**

This is a challenging role and to be successful, you will need well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a Team as well as family members, you will need good communication (both written and verbal) skills and the ability to follow the routines and protocols in the setting in which you work.

We are looking for applicants who:

- Have **6 months full time paid experience** working with clients in a residential / out of home care setting. This experience should have been gained in Australia.
- Proven experience of supporting youth within crisis/trauma/child safety
- Be able to manage challenging situations as they arise
- Provide support with a model of care for best long-term client outcomes in co-operation with other care team members.
- Providing positive emotional support to clients
- Implementation of specialized client care plans
- Delivering on behavioural support plans and ensuring consistent approaches are taken in line with other workers for the specific client.
- Have outstanding interpersonal skills
- Willing to commit to a variety of different shifts
- Willingness to travel to different locations as required.

**ABOUT THE BENEFITS**
- You will experience real job satisfaction working in a variety of positions suited to your experience and skills.
- 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 as well as additional penalty rates and overtime loading **to really increase your take-home pay.**
- On
- going training and support - Pegasus believes staff support and staff training are essential for you to meet the challenges of this role and sector **relevant on-line staff training will be provided at no cost to you** AND **regular paid on-site supervision and training sessions are scheduled to build on your skill base and enhance your knowledge of the programme in which you work.**

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 and the skills you bring will make a difference to the lives of children and young people in out of home care.

**To be considered for the role YOU MUST HAVE the following**:

- Current Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Number
- National Police Check (less than six months old)
- 100 points of ID
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- A minimum qualification of a Diploma in Community Services or Youth Work.
- An Australian Drivers licence and own reliable transport
- Completed "NDIS Worker Induction Module - Quality, Safety & You" Certificate
- 2 Relevant Reference Checks within the Youth Sector
- Right to work in Australia

**Desirable**

Experience in supporting children/young people in a trauma recovery programme.

Disability/Mental Health experience.
- **This is not a Disability Support Worker or a Child Care Worker role**_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: $39.26 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Work Location: One location