Therapeutic Youth Worker - ACT
About the job
As a Youth Worker in the Therapeutic Residential Care program with MacKillop, you will embark on a rewarding journey of providing intensive, trauma-informed support to children and young people facing complex emotional and psychological challenges. Your role is crucial in helping these young individuals heal and develop trust in a safe environment. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is key, as you work together to implement individualized therapeutic plans that promote long-term recovery and emotional resilience.
You'll be responsible for
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Building therapeutic relationships
Establishing meaningful connections with young people to help them regulate emotions and develop social skills.🛠️
Supporting high-risk behaviours
Using consistent, trauma-informed practices to assist young people through complex behaviours.📚
Implementing therapeutic care frameworks
Maintaining care frameworks based on attachment theory and behaviour support to foster healing.Key criteria
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Trauma-informed care experience
Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed support to young people.View
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Interpersonal skills
Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with young people.View
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Understanding of trauma impacts
Proven understanding of trauma's effects on development and behaviour.View