Youth Worker (Community Support Worker)
- Amicus
Community Services
- Located
in Bendigo
- Casual
- Salary Packaging available
Amicus Community Services is a not-for-profit organisation
making a big difference in our community. We have been a part of Bendigo for
over 35 years. We are continually growing and currently have an exciting
opportunity for Youth Workers to join our team. You will work as part of our caring
and committed team to provide holistic support to participants to get the best
from their plan, their community, and their lives.
Make a real difference in the lives of young people.
We are seeking passionate, resilient, and dedicated Youth
Workers (Community Support Workers) to join our Children Services team, primarily
within the Targeted Care Packages (TCP) Program. This rewarding role provides
intensive support to young people with complex needs, helping them build
stability, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
As a Youth Worker (Community Support Worker), you will
provide person-centred support to young people, individuals and families across
our Targeted Care Packages (TCP) and NDIS programs. You will work with
young people and those with a disability who may have experienced trauma,
present with complex behaviours, face challenges related to alcohol and other
drug (AOD) use, live with disability, or require specialised support to enhance
their safety, wellbeing, independence, and participation in their community.
Using a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, you will build positive
relationships and support young people to achieve their individual goals and
outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are
committed to making a lasting impact and thrive in dynamic and challenging
environments.
Role Requirements:
- Support young people to achieve their Targeted Care Package goals by delivering person-centred support through a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach through 1:1 and 2:1 supports.
- Support participants to live independently and achieve their goals that are aligned with their NDIS plan, through one-on-one support.
- Availability for flexible hours, including weekends.
- Assist with personal care, health care and domestic household duties, including mobility
needs, cleaning, washing, shopping and meal preparation.
- Willingness to travel to various locations around Bendigo and surrounding regions.
- Transport participants in a privately owned vehicle that is both registered and insured.
- Use of a compatible personal electronic device (Apple or Android) with access to the
internet.
- Experience supporting young people with trauma, mental health, and complex behaviours and needs (desired).
- Experience in child protection/residential care or working with young people (desired).
You Will Need:
- Qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Disability, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (or willingness to work towards).
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Vehicle registration and car insurance.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
- NDIS Worker’s Orientation Module – ‘Quality Safety and You’.
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (National Police Check).
- International Criminal History Check (If relevant).
If you are passionate about empowering young people, committed to trauma-informed practice, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
This position is paid under the SCHADS Award starting at Level 2 and paid at a level in line with experience. Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 available including Meals and Entertainment benefits.
Screening and interviews may commence prior to closing date.
Please Note: While this position is advertised externally as a Youth Worker, the successful candidate will be employed under the internal position title of Community Support Worker.
Amicus is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our vigorous
recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interview process.
