Copy of Youth and Family Support Facilitator Youth and Family Support Facilitator - Hervey Bay and Surroundings
Discover the Arches Foundation, where our work is driven by transparency, agility, pioneering spirit, and expertise.
As a Youth and Family Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a brighter future for young people and families, embracing flexible support, immersive interactions, diverse collaborations, and impactful initiatives.
Our core values drive an organisational culture based on ethics, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
Our leadership fosters accountability and support, ensuring all staff are engaged and empowered.
Exciting Opportunities and Responsibilities Await You
As a Youth and Family Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of creating a brighter future for young people and families.
Here's what your dynamic role entails:
Flexible Support : Embrace the chance to make a difference at any time, whether it's weekdays or weekends, even overnight supports for respite where necessary, to meet the unique needs of our clients and schedules.
Immersive Support : Provide essential support and guidance to empower young people and families within their homes and communities.
Diverse Client Interaction and Collaboration : Engage with a diverse range of clients, including parents, young people, kinship and foster carers, and organizations.
Support their success by attending and collaborating in stakeholder meetings and client appointments.
Initiative and Impact : Lead the way in achieving case goals and milestones, establishing meaningful connections and linking clients with appropriate networks and services.
Effective Reporting : Handle reporting duties professionally, following our well-defined policies and legislative requirements, providing detailed written reports and verbal updates as needed.
Mentorship and Teaching : Implement therapeutic principles and strategies, serving as a role model and educator for young people and families.
Lifelong Learning and Versatile Contribution : Embrace continuous growth through ongoing training opportunities and be ready to take on various responsibilities aligned with our organization's needs.
Qualifications and Experience:
Cert IV or higher in the Human Services industry (or similar) or pursuing this qualification.
Willing and able to work weekends and sleepovers.
At least 12 months of experience in a similar role.
Completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training or enthusiasm to complete this.
Understanding of the Child Protection Act, Charter of Rights, Standards of Care, and Hope and Healing Framework.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to high ethical standards and professional boundary awareness.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Proficiency in computer literacy.
A P2 or Open Drivers License with your own car and full comprehensive insurance.
Maintaining a Working with Children Blue Card.
Embrace the opportunity to transform lives, build connections, and make a real impact.
If you're ready to bring your passion, skills, and heart to the Arches Foundation, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team.
We welcome all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to explore this role with us.
Apply now and become the driving force behind a brighter future for young people, families, and carers.
Your journey starts here!
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