Youth Worker - Supported Independent Living
Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Join Our Team as a Dedicated Youth Worker for our Supported Independent Living Program
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people aged 16-17? Do you have a heart for guiding them towards successful independent living? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for casual youth workers for our Hervey Bay/Fraser Coast services.
About us:
At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
About the role
As a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in creating a supportive environment for young people aged 16-17. Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and implementing tailored programs to address the unique needs of each individual.
- Providing personalised youth work support per week to guide and mentor young people in their transition to independent living.
- Facilitating opportunities for skill development, self-care, and financial sustainability.
- Collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals to ensure the overall well-being and success of the young individuals in our care.
- Shifts lengths vary from 6, 8, 12 to 16hrs.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements
- A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services, or a related field.
- Current Blue Card or a pending application.
- Current Licensed Care Service (LCS).
- Completion of Hope and Healing Framework training.
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence.
- The ability to provide two recent referees of supervisors.
- Availability to work days, evening, weekends and sleepovers is essential for current needs.
About You:
- Ability to engage children and youth in purposeful activities to enhance life skills.
- Proactive communicator and relationship builder with others from diverse backgrounds.
- Utilize trauma-informed approach in understanding child development and behavior.
- Capability to recognize the role of family dynamics, particularly in child protection contexts.
- Supportive of youth in activities and foster independent living skills.
- Effectively contribute to team outcomes.
- Ability to operate autonomously while seeking guidance as needed.
- Able to respond to crises flexibly, considering risk and compliance.
- Understand the provision of care in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999.
Why Join Anglicare?
- Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
- Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.).
- Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
- Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
- 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
- Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
- Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
- Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
- Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
- Free annual Flu vaccinations.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions. We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact Jasmine Kumar on 07 3838 7645.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant/s is selected.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
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