Youth Worker - Mackay

About the role

selectability is looking for a passionate and motivated Youth Worker to join our growing team! Our youth residential program provides accommodation and intensive support to children and young people who have a variety of needs.  

As a Youth Worker you will play a vital role in supporting our children and young people to live their best life. You will bring a genuine passion and commitment to make a difference in the life of children and young people. Children and young people may come with high to complex needs, and selectability aspires to promote consistent and stable teams to support the recovery of our young people. 

About you

To be successful you must:  

• possess clear and effective communication skills  
• demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management  
• be able to always follow policies and procedures  
• be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals 
• flexible to work across a 24/7 roster 

Role requirements

• must have a minimum of Cert IV qualification recognised under the child safety minimum qualification standards (or willing to actively study)
• possess the certification in Hope and Healing for residential care (to be obtained upon commencement)
• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland driver’s licence  
• a currently registered, roadworthy, fully comprehensive insured vehicle that complies with all Queensland road rules and legislative requirements, including the appropriate use of child restraints and seating arrangements for children
• current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (ability to obtain) 
• a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (ability to obtain) 
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (ability to obtain) 
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'

About the offer

We offer a range of benefits including:

• casual hourly rate of $50.61 + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• access to fitness passport 
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact Tayla Drainon 07 4453 0100 or hrmackay@selectability.com.au 

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

This role works directly with young people and requires the employee to actively demonstrate child safe, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice through daily interactions, decision-making, supervision, and documentation.

The successful applicant must demonstrate a commitment to child safe values and immediately report any concerns regarding harm, unsafe practice, abuse, and neglect.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.