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Form of work- Base hourly rate from $40 (negotiable depending on experience)
- Work short or long hours!
- Immediate start!
About us
Connecting Families vision and purpose is to bring communities together to ultimately create a better life for children, adults, and families. We provide short-, medium- and long-term accommodation for young people. Supporting our vision are our CARE core values - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our clients and each other.
About the role
We are currently hiring for our team of Disability Youth Support Workers to support clients in the Toowoomba & Darling Downs region. We want to provide a safe & loving environment and trauma-informed care. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a background in supporting young people between the ages of 0 to 18.
The key responsibilities of a Disability Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person in the 5 following pillars of care:
- Daily living support
- Therapeutic support
- Education
- Wellbeing and engagement
- Mental health support
- Disability Support
Most importantly, you will act as a role model to demonstrate positive attributes that allow young people to learn and feel safe which will in turn encourage aspirations for the future, build resilience and reduce vulnerability.
About you
As the Disability Youth Support Worker, you are willing to travel, empathetic, understanding and have the ability to relate to children and young people in care.
Mandatory requirements:
• Have enrolled in or completed a minimum of Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Social Work or other relevant courses.
• Blue Card
• NDIS Worker Screening (NDISWC) or Yellow Card (or willing to obtain in the first 3 months)
• A current police check conducted within 6 months.
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Driver's License, reliable car & insurance
• Hope and Healing Certificate (or willing to obtain one prior to commencing your first shift)
Highly desirable
• Therapeutic Crises Intervention Training
• Youth Mental Health First Aid
• Pace Training
• Maybo Training or equivalent
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible. If successful, you are expected to attend Induction.
If you are passionate about bringing out the best version of yourself and in others, join us and click the "Apply Now" link.
