Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people and helping them achieve independence and personal growth? Join our team at Deadly Community Connections, where we specialise in providing 24-hour residential care placements, outreach support, community access, supervised family contact, and transport. We are dedicated to creating a warm, friendly home environment for our children and young people, empowering them with the skills needed to live independently and lead fulfilling lives.Position Overview:Residential Youth Workers play a crucial role in our organisation by providing day-to-day assistance and support to our young residents in alignment with their support needs and identified goals. As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be an integral part of our mission to nurture, guide, and empower young individuals.Responsibilities:•Guide and assist with personal care needs, including meals, meal preparation, and hygiene•Accompany and support young people during outings and community activities•Provide transportation to school, appointments, and community-based activities•Facilitate skill development and socialisation within the local community and pro-social peers•Assist with medication administration and adequate medication data record management•Create a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable young people and children with trauma backgrounds•Offer trauma-informed care to children and young people dealing with complex behavioural challenges and trauma backgroundsRequirements:To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and attributes:•Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Youth Work (or higher)•Qualification of Certificate IV or higher in other recognised fields (refer to the 'Minimum Qualification Standards Information Sheet')•Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training is highly preferred but not essential•Current Blue and Yellow Card•Current Driver's License •Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)•High-level written and verbal communication skills•Experience working with clients with challenging behaviours and complex care needs•Current Medication Competency is highly desirable•Confidence, professionalism, and a client-focused approach•Strong professional boundaries and adherence to procedures•Flexibility to work within various environments and collaborate effectively as part of a team•Completion of the "Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety, and You" and Child Safety "Hope & Healing" framework (or willingness to complete)Availability:Candidates should have a high level of availability to work a mixture of day, night, and weekend shifts as required.Deadly Community Connections is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CLAD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.