ITC Youth Workers

Job description

MacKillop excited to be expanding their programs in Newcastle and Hunter regions and is therefore looking for experienced Youth Workers to work across our new residential homes in the Hunter region within our Intensive Therapeutic care program. Permanent and Casual positions becoming available in the coming month. About the role: - Assist young people to develop living and life skills. - Role model and reinforce positive behavior through social learning, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence. - Promote democracy and support young people to engage in a participatory environment where they can have a say in and influence the decisions that affect their lives. - Provide support to children and young people living in the accommodation service including undertaking household duties such as cleaning, shopping and meal preparation as required. - Participate in team environment, and house meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs. - Safeguard the wellbeing of young people and report any concerns immediately. The ITC system will: - Provide Therapeutic Care - Have a strong focus on recovery from trauma. - Provide an alternative to long term resid...