• Up to $100,000 per annum + superannuation (full-time potential earning)
• Dedicated on-call support available 24/7 and ongoing career development
• Access to Not-for-Profit salary packaging to reduce taxable income

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (must be Open or P2)
• Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent (or actively working towards it)
• Availability for shift work (24-hour model), including weekdays, weekends, and sleepovers as scheduled
• Approved Licensed Care Service (LSC) check through the department, or ability to obtain one
• Current Paid Blue Card or willingness to obtain one
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them
• Flexibility to meet the organisation’s needs
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet specific timeframes and targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, organization, and reporting
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
• Provide two recent professional references

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Children and Young People living in Residential Out-of-Home Care at our therapeutic, rural properties, where we focus on a technology-reduced model of care. Your main responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting Children and Young People who exhibit challenging behaviors, helping them achieve their social, educational, cultural, and emotional goals. You’ll also oversee their daily care.
Our mission is to equip Children and Young People with new coping strategies and pro-social behaviors to help them transition to a forever home.

DAILY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:

• Providing hands-on support in teaching life skills to our Young People, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, completing homework, personal care, booking and attending appointments, participating in sports, and engaging in schooling
• Developing support documentation, including Positive Behaviour Support Plans and progress reports
• Assessing and supporting the developmental progress of our Young People
• Liaising with and reporting to stakeholders to share information, contribute to planning, and ensure desired outcomes are achieved
• Creating activity plans and facilitating community engagement for the Young Person
• Safely supporting behaviours using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques