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Form of work*Applicants must reside in Nowra or be willing to travel
- Base hourly rate $40-$45 (negotiable depending on experience)
- Work short or long hours!
- Immediate start available
- Casual position
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 our clients. 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 our Nowra region. We want to provide a safe & loving environment and trauma-informed care. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a background in disability support for youth and adults.
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
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
- You have a weekly availability of 2-3 days for casual shifts
- You have completed a nationally recognised qualification of Certificate 4 or above in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
- You have previous experience working with youth and adults.
- You have the ability to connect and build rapport with people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
- You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.
To apply for this role, you must hold or be willing to obtain the following:
- Relevant qualifications acceptable are: Certificate IV, Diploma and Degrees in relevant fields
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- A current National Police Check conducted within the past 6 months
- A valid Australian driver’s license with own reliable and comprehensively insured car
- A current First Aid and CPR certificate
- A current certification in Trauma Informed Care (Highly desirable)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (Highly desirable)
If you are passionate about bringing out the best version of yourself and in others, join us and click the "Apply Now" link.
If successful, you are expected to attend Induction.
We pay according to the SCHADS Award, pay points: Level 2.1-Level 3.1
