AddressHi, we are 2 young males with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 3 and one of us is non-verbal. We reside in the Gold Coast. We are supported by our Youth Workers at all times who help us with our daily living and transportation to school and appointments. We have 2 workers at all times to support us both with our daily routines and one Youth Worker does a sleepover shift.
We require a lot of prompting with consistent messaging so we are able to understand requests and follow instructions. To give you an example, we will require assistance with hygiene routine, showering, toileting, cleaning up after ourselves and eating at the table together. We require to be monitored at all times, in our home and in the community.
We are looking for committed Youth Workers to join our team and help make a positive impact and give us a good quality of life. Due to our high complex needs, you must have a high level of resilience, be patient and understanding. Most of all, we need someone who can assist with our aggressive behaviours, emotional regulation and meeting my complex attachment needs whilst providing a nurturing environment.
We enjoy going to the local park, regularly and enjoy going for night drive to help settle into our evening routine. When traveling in the car, we are required to sit in the back seat and need regular verbal communication to keep us stimulated.
Comprehensive on the job training is provided therefore you must be willing to learn how to provide the specific care that we need. In return, you will be a valued member of a fulfilling team and within a supportive company. I look forward to having you on my Team!
We require experienced Youth Workers with high integrity, awareness of the importance of boundaries to support Young People in our care.
What’s on offer
- Highly competitive rate
- Opportunity to co-develop a working schedule that suits your lifestyle
- Swag Store benefits and discounted gym membership
- Vibrant working culture with people centered management
About us and the role
Aspire Hub is a fast growing and trusted service provider under the NDIS and Child Safety. We pride ourselves in providing uncompromising support to our customers so they can go on and achieve their goals with confidence.
To make it all happen, we have a dedicated and experienced team. If you share the same vision that everyone should be able to live the life they choose, we welcome you to join our expanding team as a Youth Worker – Complex Care.
We are after likeminded people who have values similar to us, we need a team that is as diverse as our customers.
This role will be situated on the Gold Coast, supporting young people with highly complex behaviours and care needs along with other Child Safety young people where required.
Candidates are required to be flexible with their availability, with shifts from 6am, sleepover shifts commencing from 2pm and short shifts of around 4 hours.
Key requirements:
- Passion and demonstrated experience in supporting people to live the lives they choose.
- Experience with complex and challenging behaviours is mandatory.
- Willingness to perform persona care.
- Ability to perform a wide range of personal care services and assist with the implementation of care plan with limited supervision.
- Ability to exercise limited judgment and initiative within established policies and procedures in resolving complex behavioural and care situations.
- Good computer skills in order to use online systems.
- Capacity to meet physical requirements of the job.
- Current drivers license and own reliable registered vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
- Current QLD Blue and Yellow Card/NDIS worker Screen
- Current First aid and CPR Certificates
- Certificate III in Youth Work or equivalent/higher qualifications
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your experience related to the position.
If you believe your values align with ours, your experience and qualifications are relevant to the position and you ASPIRE to make a different in a young persons life, we encourage you to submit your application.
As this is an expression of interest for positions that become available and due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to get back to all candidates.
Aspire Hub acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
