Job description
- Do you enjoy making a real difference in the lives of young people?
- Part time role available tendersglobal.net Aprox. 50 hours per fortnight
- Join a progressive & supportive organisation
An opportunity has become available for Youth Workers with a passion and genuine interest in working in Carinity – On Track.
Who is Carinity?
Carinity is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation, which has been making a real difference in people’s lives since 1949 through comprehensive and integrated community services including residential aged care, retirement living, home care, schools, disability support, counselling, youth accommodation and chaplaincy in hospitals and prisons.
For more information about Carinity, please go to our website.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Program Manager, Carinity Youth – On Track has a vacancy for a Youth Worker to join their team on a par time basis. This is a 24 hour/ 7 day per week service where, as a Youth Worker, you play an important part in the caring team through providing support to ‘at risk’ youth. You also assist with their daily living, recreational activities and life skills development as a part of an accommodation service. The role requires availability: Weekdays, night & weekends.
The role is located at Carinity Youth – On Track, this centre is located in Yeppoon, Central Queensland and is approximately 35 minutes north east of Rockhampton. On Track provides nonfamily-based accommodation and support to young people (aged 12-17) with complex support needs, teaching them the life skills they need to interact well with their peers, and realise their full potential in a homelike environment.
What do I need for the role?
- Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including afternoons, nights, weekends, and sleepovers
- Certificate IV Child Youth Family Intervention (Residential Care), or equivalent or willing to enrol and gain qualification (Strengthening the Queensland Residential Care Workforce – Minimum Qualification Standards Information Sheet (cyjma.qld.gov.au)
- Other recognised Cert IV’s include: Alcohol and other drugs, community development, community services, community welfare, disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Youth Justice, Youth Work and Mental Health
- Team player with a desire to ensure quality delivery of service for the young people in our care
- Previous experience in trauma informed practice will be highly regarded
- Hope and Healing Module completion or completion prior to commencement
The bonuses of joining the Carinity team
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Feel like part of the family working with a supportive locally based coordination and care team.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for our staff and their immediate family.
- Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options (pay less tax).
- Join one of Queensland’s largest, and most experienced, aged care providers.
- Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
- Ongoing training and development to reach your full potential.
How do I apply?
Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To apply or view more information, including the position description, visit https://www.carinity.org.au/join-our-team/. Applications should include a brief Cover Letter and Resume that addresses the Essential Competencies and Experiences.
Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
For further information only please contact Carinity On Track on 07 4911 9129 during business hours.