Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Join Our Team as a Residential Youth Worker at MADEC!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills, compassion, and resilience to support youth with complex needs? If so, MADEC invites you to join our dynamic team as a Residential Youth Worker in the Mackay region.
About the Role:
At MADEC, our Residential Youth Workers are the backbone of our mission to provide safe, nurturing, and supportive home environments for young people who have experienced trauma and neglect.
Working under the guidance of our experienced Team Leaders and Youth Coordinators, you will:
1. Support and Guide: Provide day-to-day care, teaching practical and social skills, and preparing young people for adulthood.
2. Foster a Safe Environment: Create a consistent and nurturing atmosphere that empowers young people to thrive.
3. Be a Role Model: Lead by example, helping young people develop the confidence and skills they need to navigate life's challenges.
What We Offer:
MADEC is committed to supporting our staff with a range of benefits, including:
1. A Rewarding Career: Watch your impact unfold as you help shape the future of young people.
2. Training and Development: We invest in your growth with robust training programs, including Hope & Healing Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centred Active Supports, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
3. Work/Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance.
4. Inclusive and Welcoming Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, human rights, and excellence.
5. Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support when you need it.
6. Rewards Program: Enjoy incentives and rewards for your hard work and dedication.
7. Salary Packaging: Benefit from options including a Benefits Card & Entertainment Card.
8. Growth Opportunities: We’re committed to your professional development with clear paths for career progression.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. Qualifications: Cert IV in Child, Family, and Youth Intervention (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain it.
2. Licenses: A valid Queensland Driver’s License.
3. Screening: Current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and LCS2.
4. Availability: Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.
5. Passion: A genuine commitment to supporting young people and contributing to a positive team culture.
6. Values: A strong alignment with our core values of human rights, community, excellence, and empowerment.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply via SEEK. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and how you meet the essential criteria.
For more information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Karen Low, People & Culture Manager, at hr@madec.org.au.
Your application will include the following questions:
1. Which of the following statements best describes your rights to work in Australia?
2. How many years experience do you have as a Residential Youth Worker?
3. Do you have a current NDIS worker screening check?
4. Do you have current working with children check?
5. Do you have a current Australian Driver's Licence?
6. Do you have current First Aid and CPR certification?
7. Do you have relevant qualifications? If so, what are they?
8. Do you have LCS2 licence?
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