Youth Worker – Western Sydney

About Marist180

Marist180 is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.

The Position:

The Youth Worker is a member of a broader therapeutic team that work together to support each young person living in accommodation with their day-to-day activities, and achieve their individual personal, living and social skills, while acting as a mentor who engages positive change.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Implement and monitor individual plans in collaboration with the House Manager.
• Engage with, develop and maintain effective communication and positive relationship with the young people in care to develop a positive mentoring relationship.
• Assist with the development of personal and living skills through encouragement and promotion of positive self-care, food, hygiene, and financial practices.
• Assist with the development of educational, vocational and social skills through encouraging participation in leisure, recreational, sporting and community activities.
• Provide assistance with and encourage the young person in care with their day-to-day activities.
• Establish an appropriate balance between the needs of a young person and the needs of the group.
• Assist each young person to effectively manage their own behaviour through self-awareness and strengths-based approach in line with Marist180 guidelines.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or incidents and ensuring the safety of young people at risk of harm.
• Complete set house tasks for effective house management including reporting of safety concerns.
• Maintain documentation and records as per Marist180 procedures, including completing accurate and progress reports, communications, timesheets, and financial records.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace.
• Engage in reflective supervision with house manager and participate in learning/development opportunities.
• Respond to reasonable directions from house manager and care team.
• Actively contribute to a child-safe organisation by championing the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people; recognising and reporting child-safety concerns; and contributing to an open, accountable and learning culture where concerns, incidents and feedback are used to strengthen practice and prevent harm.

Skills And Experiences

To be considered for this position, you are required to have:

• Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with young people in a residential setting.
• Willingness and ability to work sleepover/overnight shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients positively while maintaining own boundaries.
• National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check (or willing to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Unrestricted Drivers Licence.
• Provide consent to complete a verification of the Residential Care Workers Register managed by Office of the Children’s Guardian.

At Marist180, you will receive:

• A comprehensive orientation and training program.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.

Marist180 provides Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.