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Casual Therapeutic Youth Workers - ACT

JuniorContractHybridCanberra ACT, AustraliaPosted 5 days agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

As a Youth Worker in the Therapeutic Residential Care program with Mackillop, you will play a vital role in providing trauma-informed support to children and young people facing complex challenges. Your work will be instrumental in helping them heal and develop trust in a safe environment. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will implement individualized therapeutic plans that promote emotional resilience and long-term recovery.

You'll be responsible for

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Building therapeutic relationships

Establishing meaningful connections that help young people regulate emotions and develop social skills.
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Supporting young people through behaviours

Using consistent, trauma-informed practices to assist young people in managing complex behaviours.
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Implementing therapeutic care frameworks

Applying frameworks based on attachment theory and behaviour support to foster healing.

Key criteria

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Experience with complex trauma

Proven experience supporting young people with complex trauma.

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Implementation of care plans

Demonstrated ability to follow and implement individualised care plans.

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Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport.

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3 criteria for this job
Experience with complex trauma
Proven experience supporting young people with complex trauma.

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Implementation of care plans
Demonstrated ability to follow and implement individualised care plans.

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Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport.

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