Casual Residential Youth Support Worker (Ipswich region)

Why YCSS?

At YCSS, we believe every child, young person and family can thrive when given the right environment, opportunity and support. For this reason, our therapeutic programs take a holistic approach to meeting their individual needs. We demonstrate our respect for children, young people and families, by empowering them to achieve their unique goals.

Employee Benefits

• Genuine opportunity for career progression.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Dedicated support through Case Coordinators and Team Leaders.
• Emergency reporting line for after-hours support.
• Development through ongoing training, mentoring, team meetings.
• Working within a welcoming and friendly culture.

Position Overview

As a Support Worker you will be required to provide a high standard of practical support through therapeutic programs for young people living in residential out-of-home care. We are looking for confident, compassionate, resilient individuals who can manage and respond to complex behaviours, provide support through daily routines, education, recreational lifestyle support, home maintenance and hygiene. If you are able to maintain self-awareness in challenging situations, build rapport quickly, maintain relationships and work well under pressure, you are who we are looking for.

Essential Requirements

• Current first aid & CPR certifications.
• Current paid Blue Card – Working with Children Check.
• Current open QLD driver licence.
• Willing and able to use a company vehicle.
• Hope and Healing course (this can be provided by YCSS).
• Ability to complete and pass a Licensed Care Services screening check – LCS2/LCS7.
• Reliable registered motor vehicle with comprehensive car insurance.
• Hold minimum certificate IV in a relevant field, or, actively studying to obtain (Please refer to DCYJMA Minimum Qualification Standards for all Residential Care staff in Queensland).
• Must be comfortable and skilled in using technology.
• The ability to work afternoons, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays.

YCSS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to support and encourage people of all backgrounds; age, ethnicity, gender, cultural background, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation to apply. We aim to ensure the recruitment process is as accessible and as inclusive as possible. If you feel your experience and values align with ours, whoever you may be, we look forward to hearing from you

Apply Now!

For further information please contact recruitment@ycss.com.au.

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contact for a pre-screening.

YCSS reserves the right to close this job add at anytime.