Youth Support Worker

$41 p/h + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Part-time (34 hrs p/fortnight)

Fixed-term position (December 2024)

About the role:

We are currently seeking a part-time Youth Support Worker to join our team in Emerald. Our Youth Support Worker will provide access and case management support to young people who are at risk of disconnecting from their family or community.

What will a typical day look like?

• Work directly with young people and their families providing needs assessments, case management, coordination and referral, one on one support, information provision and skill development.
• Improve the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in their home using prevention and early intervention strategies.
• Engage families residing in commercial housing or other emergency accommodation, using a range of counselling and strength-based therapeutic interventions, tools, perspectives and strategies to improve wellbeing and safety of children, young people and their families.
• Promote and develop positive working relationships with schools, organisations, community services, stakeholders, and networks to improve support for young people.
• One-on-one support to help young people assess their circumstances and strengths, and make choices, decisions, and plans; and assist young people to develop social and personal skills for independent and successful community living.
• Contribute to and facilitate the delivery of programs and interventions that will encourage the development of knowledge, skills, strengths, and decision making for young people.
• Use databases and systems to maintain high quality participant records, plans, assessments, and outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Tertiary qualifications and experience in a discipline relating to the Behavioural Sciences or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) 

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar role

Who we are:

For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ? 

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.  

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer to learn more:  

Kirby Lee 

recruitment@anglicarecq.org.au 

(07) 4837 5393