Youth Worker

Kirinari Community Services has a fantastic opportunity to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding and essential support service!We have several opportunities in Port Macquarie for Youth Workers to join the Kirinari Complex Care Team. The Complex Care Team works across Out of Home Care (OOHC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant and supports people who experience challenging behaviours with a focus on trauma informed care and trauma recovery.Kirinari is a highly reputable and respected disability support service providing essential care and high-quality support to enrich the lives of our customers. Kirinari employ over 1000 staff in various regions across VIC and NSW. Our core values guide our strong service delivery to enact positive change and choice in the lives of the clients we support.About the PositionThe Complex Care Team provides services and supports to both OOHC / Voluntary OOHC and NDIS participants allowing a dual role across Youth and Disability Support. The Youth Worker/Disability Support Worker is responsible for developing, assisting and supporting clients in various locations such as houses, schools, hospitals, community centers and emergency accommodation on a daily basis.This position works within Kirinari’s strength-based, non-punitive, therapeutic model of care to provide safety to our clients while identifying and supporting growth needs. You will be working with a variety of different clients, of all age groups who will have complex trauma and behavioral support needs.This position is open to applicants who are new to the industry or have experience across a range of support services including challenging behaviours and or high physical needs.We have multiple casual positions available to commence as soon as practicable.RequirementsAbility and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availabilityQualification in Community Services (Cert IV) is highly regardedResilience, confidence and the ability to work independently and as a teamStrong communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationshipsAbility to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencementNSW Working with Children Check before commencementCleared National Criminal History Check (paid by Kirinari)Received both doses of Covid vaccination before commencement or hold a medical contraindication certificate from a medical practitioner as per the NSW public health orderAbility to use computers and learn a variety of software/programsSmart PhoneCurrent Driver's LicenseWhat's on Offer?A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing service sectorHands-on buddy shifts and induction trainingOpportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisationA dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage you as a support workerOpportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend workAccess to generous salary packaging (FT/PT up to $15,900 pa)Annual Leave up to 5 weeks with annual leave loading of 17.5%Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs availableCome Join Us!To join our vibrant teams please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your availability, suitability for the position and relevant qualifications.Applications close 5pm Thursday, 3rd March 2022.Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date. AUD Port Macquarie 2444