We are seeking candidates who are patient, gentle, active, and engaging. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with at-risk youth and will provide the highest level of care and attention.
Position Details:
* Classification: SCHCADS Level 2-3 ($33.41 - $40.05ph) – dependent on qualifications & experience
* Employment Type: Permanent Part-time
* Hours: Morning, Afternoon, Evenings, Weekends, Sleepovers and Active nights
* Location: Canberra Region, ACT
About the Role:
As a Therapeutic Youth Worker at MacKillop, you will play a vital and rewarding role in delivering high-quality therapeutic support to vulnerable children and young people with a disability. You will be responsible for addressing their emotional, social, and behavioural needs within their home and the community.
This role primarily focuses on supporting a young person with disability and complex needs who cannot be accommodated in foster care and often face challenges related to disability, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour.
Responsibilities:
* Provide vigilant and focused care, particularly around the youth person's feelings and seizure prevention.
* Engage actively and positively with the young person, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
* Work collaboratively with a team to ensure the young person's well-being and development.
* Be proactive and attentive to the needs and changes in the young person's behavior and health.
To thrive in this role, we are looking for individuals who possess the following qualities:
* Experience working with disabilities and seizure prevention.
* Experience with vulnerable children and young people, especially in trauma environments.
* Motivation, passion, and resilience to work with young people.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think on your feet.
* Positive and friendly attitude.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role, you must possess:
* Minimum qualification Cert IV in relevant industry
* Valid and current Driver's License
* Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)
* Valid Employee Working with Vulnerable People Check
* Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application)
Key Selection Criteria:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following:
* Proven ability to work with young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
* Ability to work with those who have experienced significant trauma and adversity.
* Track record of following case plans, behaviour support plans, and safety plans for young people with complex needs, including challenging behaviour.
For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.
For more information, please contact: Anne Johnston at Anne.Johnstone@mackillop.org.au.
Benefits and Support:
At MacKillop Family Services, we value our employees' well-being and professional growth. Joining our team comes with the following benefits:
* Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay
* Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
* Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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