Support Youth Worker

4 weeks ago

North Geelong, Australia MacKillop Family Services Full time

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding job opportunity? MacKillop is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our team as a Casual Target Care Packages (TCP) Support Worker.

We are looking for an applicant who is compassionate and can act as a positive role model to our Young People. At work you will utilise your everyday interactions to promote positive engagement and create a safe, structured and accepting environment for our Young People. Whilst previous experience working with Young People is preferred, we encourage individuals without prior experience and are passionate about making a difference in Young People's lives to apply.

As a casual employee at MacKillop, you'll have the flexibility to work on a schedule that suits your lifestyle. In addition to flexibility this casual position will be able to provide opportunities for you to gain new skills and expand your professional network. We offer competitive hourly rates, training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

About the role

Target Care Packages (TCP) Support Workers provide flexibility to personalise supports to the individual needs of children and their carers assisting in alternate placements outside of residential care such as; family reunification, kinship, home-based care, lead tenant or independent living. They are responsible for supporting the Keyworker, which includes responding to the young person’s emotional and functional needs, the development of their personal skills, all administrative requirements and provide other practical assistance relating to the young person.

Our Offer

  • Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award Level 2 and 3 dependents on qualification and experience + casual loading.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Have a Certificate IV In Child, Youth and Families, other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

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.

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