About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education, and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Youth Worker to provide time-limited complex youth work intervention to children and young people.

• Casual Position.
• Working hours can include early mornings, evenings and weekends (with applicable loading).
• Level 3 under the SCHCADS Award. Hourly rate is $46.69 – $50.06 inclusive of casual loading + Super.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practically support and encourage school participation and relationship with educational environment.
• Follow direction from lead practitioners to ensure practical support to children and young people is achieved.
• Provide transport to children and young people for case goals to be achieved.
• Facilitate social learning, community connectedness, good health, and wellbeing.

You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

Why Join Act for Kids?

The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.

About You

• Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (youth work, community services) or studying a relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least two (2) years’ experience providing complex youth work to young people in a child protection context or who have experienced trauma and disruptions in attachment.
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Knowledge of lifespan and developmental stages for children and young people.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).

About Applying

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. Please click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
• We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

For more information or questions about the role, please contact Britt Sherwell on 0418 297 746 or [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker - Brisbane / Wooloowin enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.