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Position: Child, Youth and Family - Transport Support Worker
Employment: Casual
Start Date: Immediate
Hourly Remuneration: $30.00 - $45.00 (Above Award Rates) + Super and Km's
Community Staffing Australia is a highly recommended and reliable Staffing
Agency that provides a compassionate, highly engaged, empathetic and trusted
Support Worker workforce across the Child, Youth and Family (Out of Home Care) sector in Victoria. Working with multiple Community Service Organisations, Community Staffing Australia provides a solid foundation of support in the communities we serve.
Mandatory Requirements:
Current Victorian Drivers Licence (P2)
National Police Check and Right to Work check (CSA-specific resource provided)
Current Accredited First Aid + CPR [HLTAID011 and HLTAID009]
Passport, Australian Birth Certificate and/or Australian Citizenship (proof of ID)
Current Working with Children Check (Employment)
Ability to navigate (GPS) Apps and Systems
Reliable and roadworthy vehicle
Full Comprehensive Car Insurance
Key Duties:
Assisting in transporting young people to appointments, including school, family contact, respite, home-based care etc.
Assisting young people with their daily activities such as meal preparation, morning routines and community activities.
Documenting progress notes and reporting any relatable concerns during support engagements
Communicate effectively with other professionals involved in a young person's care, including family members, foster carers, case managers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders relating to the child/sibling group.
Providing emotional support and companionship
Key Selection Criteria:
Experience supporting, engaging and mentoring children.
Empathy, compassion, and a positive attitude
Ensuring that you can provide stability for a young person.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect individuals' privacy
Availability on an on-call basis between 6 am and 8 pm during the weekdays
Ability to provide support (up to 1 hour drive) from the place of residence.
Reliable, trustworthy, taking Initiative
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be highly attentive to surrounding environments to uphold the safety of self and young people in support.
Ability to de-escalate heightened behaviour with a young person who has experienced trauma in a calm and appropriate manner.
Must respect diversity and maintain a professional environment.
Only the successful candidate will be contacted if you have any questions please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 312 378 EXT 110
