Career Opportunities Mac River Youth Residential Service

First Nonprofit Companies / Mission Australia

Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Residential youth workers: $35.40ph permanent; cas...
Trauma-informed care experience
Culturally safe practice knowledge
Shift work including nights and weekends
The organization provides a safe residential rehabilitation service for young people aged 13-18 grappling with chronic drug and alcohol issues

Job Summary

  • The organization provides a safe residential rehabilitation service for young people aged 13-18 grappling with chronic drug and alcohol issues.
  • Employees receive not-for-profit salary packaging, free external confidential counseling, and access to chaplaincy support.
  • The role involves empowering young individuals through trauma-informed care, guiding them through a three-month residential program followed by six months of aftercare.

Matching Summary

The organization provides a safe residential rehabilitation service for young people aged 13-18 grappling with chronic drug and alcohol issues.

Salary

Residential Youth Workers: $35.40/hr permanent; Case Workers: $78,189 to $82,164 per year full time; Plus superannuation and penalty rates

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed care experience
  • Culturally safe practice knowledge
  • Shift work including nights and weekends
  • Support for chronic drug and alcohol recovery
  • Ability to work with vulnerable youth aged 13-18

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for ending homelessness
  • Commitment to Christian values and purpose
  • Experience in aftercare coordination
  • Strong positive role modeling skills

Key Requirements

  • National police history check clearance
  • Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance
  • Valid qualifications and referee checks
  • Clearance to work in Australia

Work Rights

Clearance to work required

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