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 the Hume region covering Albury/Wodonga locations for Youth Workers to join the Kirinari Complex Care Team. This team works across Out of Home Care (OOHC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 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 positions available both Casual and Permanent-Part Time.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 or willing to receive three doses of the COVID vaccination before commencement or hold a medical contraindication certificate from a medical practitionerAbility 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 up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal and entertainmentAnnual 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 Friday 24 June 2022 at 5pm.Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date. AUDAlbury2640
