About the RoleGuided by the six principles of the CARE model, this Senior Youth Worker – Family Based Care position provides direct care and mentoring of children and/or young people with a wide range of responsibility for specialised program activities, child/young person development and supervision, and promotion of a safe environment.Activities may take place in community settings or in the child or young person's home.Because of the life experiences and trauma histories that the children and young people in our care bring, this role must not only provide adequate safety and supervision but must be actively engaged in building positive relationships and solving problems as part of a team.LWB people in this role must offer energy, safety and commitment in their work with our children and young people through genuine, caring and sensitive engagement.We are looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Permanent Full-Time Senior Youth Workers, with one position available in Burnie and the other position available in Hobart.Key Responsibilities Form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagementAct as an appropriate adult role model, seeking to engage children and young people in purposeful activities aimed at developing life skills and self-worthSupport the involvement of family and where applicable, facilitate family visits/connection and the promotion of positive family relationships with children and young people, to suit individual needsPromote and encourage positive relationships with peers and other persons significant to the child/young personAssist the child/young person to participate as full as possible in making decisions about the activities undertakenIt may be required to work outside the normal span of hours (weekend work).The responsibilities of the position may require travelling to various work locationsProvide care, supervision and transport to children and young people Skills & ExperienceEither hold and maintain; or be actively working towards a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or a recognised relevant qualification.Current unrestricted Australian driver licence.Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification or willing to obtainDemonstrated experience supporting Children, Young People and Families.Demonstrated ability to work within a case management/therapeutic framework.Demonstrated experience in engaging with key stakeholder'sDemonstrated ability to form and maintain professional, nurturing relationships with children and young people by building trust through visible interest and active engagement.Additional SupportLife Without Barriers offers a dedicated After-Hours Service (AHS) for all CYF programs, a unique feature that sets us apart from our competitors.AHS ensures efficient responses to after-hours events that cannot wait until the next business day, relieving our front-line staff from on-call duties and significantly improving their work-life balance.This service handles critical, emergent, and time-sensitive situations, providing support, advice, escalation assistance, and guidance.This ensures that those supported by, employed by, or collaborating with Life Without Barriers can have trust and confidence in our after-hours service delivery.Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).BenefitsAt Life Without Barriers, we prioritise a strong evidence-based culture and offer extensive professional development opportunities.Successful candidates may receive training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) from Cornell University.Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisationsBe part of a team that truly makes a difference in young people's lives, providing them with the support they need to thrive.How to applyApplicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.Current application closing date is Sunday 9th June 2024Please note: To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exemption certificate.You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.About the OrganisationEvery day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow.With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia.We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness.We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each individual need and wants.We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
