Senior Youth Worker - Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care (Ittc)

Join Our Team at MacKillop Family Services!

Position: Senior Youth Worker - Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care (ITTC)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, we want you to be a part of our team!

The Role:

As a Senior Youth Worker in Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care (ITC), you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality services, care, and support to promote the emotional, social, and behavioral needs of vulnerable children and young people. Working within a trauma-informed therapeutic framework, you'll provide supervision, support, and development for Youth Workers. Collaborating closely with other team members, you'll help young people heal from trauma and achieve their full potential.

Position Details:

• Classification: SCHCADS Level 4 ($41.52 - $44.68 ph) – dependent on qualifications & experience
• Employment Type: Permanent Full-time, Part-time, and Casual opportunities available
• Hours: Morning, Day, Afternoon, Evenings, Sleepovers and Active nights
• Location: Royalla, ACT
• Reporting to: House Supervisor

About You:

To excel in this position, we seek individuals who demonstrate:

• Previous experience nurturing and supporting vulnerable children and young people, especially in trauma settings.
• A strong drive, enthusiasm, and resilience to engage with young people.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, making quick decisions and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including morning, afternoon, sleepover, active nights, weekends and public holidays ensuring continuous support and care.
• A positive and approachable demeanor, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with young people, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Dedication to offering alternatives to long-term residential care, prioritizing the safety and well-being of children and young people.
• A commitment to enhancing safety measures and providing pathways to less intensive services and permanency for those in need.
• A proactive approach to offering diverse placement options that cater to the mental, physical, and educational needs of children and young people.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including sleepovers and active nights
• Experience and understanding of workplace health and safety (WH&S) issues
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook and Word.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must possess:

• Diploma qualification in relevant industry preferred
• Valid and current Driver's License
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)
• Valid Employee Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application)

Benefits and Support:

At MacKillop Family Services, we value our employees' well-being and professional growth. Joining our team comes with the following benefits:

• Generous Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging of up to $18,500.
• Ongoing Career Development: We provide opportunities for education, training, and professional growth.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential counselling, coaching, and emotional support for work and personal challenges.
• Fitness Passport; A discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family

Our Commitment:

MacKillop Family Services celebrates diversity, respects the dignity of all individuals, and promotes a safe and just environment for everyone. We value people's abilities, cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and welcoming organization for Aboriginal and Torres Strait.

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your application via the Seek website.

Ensure to address the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description (PD) document. Your application should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and qualifications align with the requirements of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application.