Youth Worker - Children & Families (Identified)
Job No:
S3790
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Children & Families - Fraser Coast, QLD
About the Position
This is an identified role and Anglicare SQ considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under S25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
Anglicare’s Children & Families have a long history of providing family and children support services, including family intervention, foster and kinship care, counselling, relationship support and much more. We provide Fostering, Residential and Semi-Independent services to children and young people with complex support needs, who are not able to live with their own family and are living in out-of-home-care.
Our compassionate and proactive team are looking for positive, caring and professional Youth Workers to provide care and support to young people in out of home care within our residential properties in Hervey Bay and Maryborough. We have multiple casual and part time positions available for dedicated and flexible carers who are able to work sleepover shifts (up to four per fortnight; 24-hour shifts with an 8 hour sleep component) and provide care for young people aged 12-17 who may experiencing trauma-based and complex behaviours. Youth Workers may also be required to cover shifts throughout the Central Queensland region (as practical) so flexibility and a current Queensland Driver Licence are essential.
The daily assistance provided by Youth Workers will include supporting young people with education, medical appointments, family contact, social and cultural connections, positive living skills and budgeting, and enhances the development of self-regard, community inclusion and family relationships.
Positions will commence early 2019, however if successfully selected, you will need to be available for an Assessment Day between 11th - 15th February (date will be confirmed prior to shortlisting).
About You
Complimenting your exceptional communication skills and previous experience in child and family support will be:
- Ability to engage children and youth quickly and effectively and support them in the development of independent living skills
- Sound understanding of child behaviour and development, working from a trauma-informed framework
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to identify with this heritage
- Ability to observe and navigate the complex family dynamics often present for children in care
- Confidence and professional response to crisis situations - working within risk and compliance guidelines
- A team player who works in a collaborative manner, but is capable of operating autonomously on a daily basis
- Leadership skills and ability to provide a positive adult role model to young people, assisting them to develop confidence and self-worth
- Proven background working with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and the capacity to display cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Effective contribution to Care Plans by providing evidence-based insight, assessments and evaluations
You are required to hold:
- To identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (this is viewed as a genuine occupational requirement)
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Youth Services, Community Services or similar
- A valid Blue Card (Working with Children)
- Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
- A current Queensland Driver Licence
- Be willing and able work a 24/7 rotating roster which may include weekends and public holidays
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
- Working in your local community, providing encouragement and development to children and youth, with a specific focus on our Indigenous young people
- The opportunity to further develop your skills in Children and Family services
- Career progression and growth in the form of internal and external training
- A balance of work and other commitments with casual or part time hours
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working within an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
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 issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
Anglicare SQ considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under S25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
This is a re-advertised role, previous applicants need not apply
JOB NUMBER S3790
For further information please contact
Isabel Monaghan on 07 3340 9230
Applications close Friday 1st February 2019
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.
About Us
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
Anglicare has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs and is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout Southeast Queensland.