Youth Worker - About the role
Here at Churches of Christ, we help more than 2,200 Queensland families to become happier, safer, healthier, and stronger through our intervention and support services.
As a Youth Worker, you will work directly with young people and their Carers in Foster and Residential Care. Your role will vary day to day and will be essential supporting young people with every day life, like getting to and from school, attending appointments or after school activities.
You will have a daily impact in their lives, promote stability and encourage personal growth and learning for young people.
You will join a collaborative team of youth workers across our locations dedicated to supporting young people, carers, and families.
There is an opportunity to take on additional work during school holidays, and while weekend shifts are required, they will not be every weekend.
About you
You will be enthusiastic about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them.
You are known as being able to offer patience, trust, resilience, flexibility and humour and can easily build rapport with people.
You will really thrive on the day-to-day life of your people and bring a caring, positive confidence to the lives of young people.
You will need to be organised and able to communicate with carers and solve problems, and potential crisis management, as they come up.
You will bring to the role:
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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Invention or Certificate III Community Services, or equivalent and relevant experience with a willingness to participate in further training.
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One years’ experience working with children, young people and families in a child protection or community service context. • Demonstrated ability to be a positive role model with children and young people, including engaging and building relationships.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the contemporary challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Current Driver’s Licence – Minimum P2
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Possess or have the ability to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card (Working with Children), and a Licensed Care Services (LCS).
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage
Who we are – Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.
We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.
Why Join Our Team
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Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
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Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
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A growing national not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
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Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
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5 weeks annual leave
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Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
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Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
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Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for common living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
