Job Description
Benefits
- Annual bonus of $1000 after 12 months' continuous service, rising by $1000 each subsequent year, capped at $5000 for five or more years or service.
- Six (6) weeks leave per year (plus 17.5% leave loading) accrued on a pro rata basis.
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Flexible rosters to suit work and life balance.
- Access to in-house accredited training program and support to gain formal qualifications.
- Access to 24 hour on-call support and guidance from senior youth workerprofessionals.
- Friendly and supportive workplace
Essential requirements
- A minimum six (6) months experience working with children with challenging behaviours, such as verbal and physical aggression, in a residential setting or in care
- Ability to do shift work and in-home sleepovers
- Ability to accommodate roster changes and on-call requirements at short notice. (We endeavour to complete rosters up to two weeks in advance, though changes may occur due to the nature of the work)
- Ability to participate in team meetings, staff meetings, training and supervision, as required
- Successful completion of relevant history checks and screening processes
- A full Australian Driver's License or ability to obtain one
Essential skills and attributes
- Knowledge of issues facing children in the out-of-home care sector, the impact of childhood abuse and trauma, and crisis management techniques
- Understanding of case management model in the residential care setting
- An understanding of the intensive nature of working with young people and the possible impacts on the employee's family and personal responsibilities
- Ability to work autonomously in an isolated environment, supported by established procedures
- Ability to supervise team members and establish effective team processes and systems
- Computer-literate, including demonstrated ability to independently use key programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, internet browsers and ability to support youth workers in using these tools
- Ability to complete reports and other business processes via web-based systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including negotiation, networking, and ability to draft shift reports
- Strong organisational and time management skills
The succesful applicant will have:
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent
- Experience in Case Management and managing teams
- Current Working with Children Check
- Australian Drivers Licence
- A positive and resilient attitude.
