ITTC - Senior Youth Worker

Job Description

About The Role The ITTC Senior Youth Worker plays a pivotal role in providing high-quality therapeutic care to vulnerable children and young people, promoting their emotional, social and behavioural wellbeing within our 13 week Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care program. Working within a trauma-informed therapeutic framework, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated team to support young people in healing from trauma and achieving their full potential. This is a full time 38 hours per week opportunity based in Royalla NSW within our Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care program. The position reports to the ITTC House Manager. Key Responsibilities Support the House Manager in coordinating the daily operations of the house, ensuring the implementation of best practices in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS). Provide a stable, safe, and supportive environment for young people by implementing house guidelines and case plans. Foster a trauma-informed therapeutic framework aimed at positive outcomes for young people and their families. Supervise and mentor staff, building a client-focused and supportive team. Engage in regular team meetings, house meetings, and case reviews to ensure comprehensive service delivery. Ensure that all statutory child protection requirements and policies are adhered to. Promote a participatory environment where young people and staff can engage in decision-making processes. Ensure the house is nurturing and home-like, with attention to the physical and emotional safety of each young person. Support young people in developing new skills, engaging in education, employment, and community activities. Oversee day-to-day household responsibilities, including finances, shopping, and meeting the material needs of the young people. Key Selection Criteria Minimum qualification: Diploma of Youth Work, Community Services, or equivalent (or equivalent experience). Experience in youth services, residential care, or supported accommodation, with a demonstrated ability to supervise a team. Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution capabilities, and effective communication (both written and verbal). Understanding of Aboriginal culture and current issues faced by Aboriginal children and young people. Ability to work with young people who have experienced significant trauma and demonstrate behavioural challenges. Experience with case planning and working with young people in a therapeutic framework. Our offer Hourly Rate of $43.08 to $46.35 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 4, dependent on qualification and experience. Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay. Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training. Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Employee Assistance Program - Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists. Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager. Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal. You must have a: Valid and current Driver’s Licence; Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop); Valid Employee Working with Children Check; Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr