Are you looking for a fulfilling role that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of others?
Look no further than The Collective Initiative!
The Collective Initiative is a Registered Not for Profit Organisation. One of our missions focuses on Supporting Children and Youth at risk of homelessness by offering transitional housing, skill building programs and pathways to independence.
About the role
As a Youth Worker, your priority is to ensure in the safety and well being of all children in our care, focusing on a tailored approach and always with a trauma informed lens. Your role may includes:
- supporting children and young people who may have significant challenges, Complex Trauma and are involved in the Child Protection and/or out of home care system.
- working along with families to support and implement routine and structure, whilst upskilling within the home to support family preservation.
- providing Supervised Contact Visits, in home supports, Respite, Transport, Mentoring and Crisis Accommodation to those at risk of homelessness.
About You
- Experience in engaging and building trust with young people from diverse background
- Previous experience in trauma informed practice will be highly regarded
- Sound knowledge of services to youth
- Ethical approach, you act with integrity and compassion to support and empower young people in meaningful ways.
- Verbal skills and writing skills (for mandatory reports) are required
- Legal right to work in Australia
- Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle comprehensively insured
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check issued within the last 6 months
What do we provide?
Mental Health Counselling
Gym Membership Discounts
Novated Leasing
To be considered
- Legal right to work in Australia
- Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle comprehensively insured
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check issued within the last 6 months
Important Information
- Interviews will be conducted inbetween the 23rd of June and the 1st of July.
- Interviews will be conducted face to face in Brisbane.
If you're excited about the opportunity to make a real impact in children's lives, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and start your journey with The Collective Initiative!
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $31.76 – $43.08 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
