Team Leaders & Support Workers (Youth and Young Adults) - Mackay

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Exciting opportunities are available with Southern Cross Support Services (SCSS), within the Mackay Region.
 
Do you have experience working with troubled or challenging youth? Looking for a change and a challenge?  Our opportunities could be what you are looking for!

We are looking for suitably skilled people with a genuine interest in working with Mackay's youth.
  
Be rewarded everyday by knowing you are making a difference in a young person’s life. Use your skills and life experience to move into a new career with a reputable company.

SCSS is a licensed care provider that has offices in Bundaberg, Fraser Coast and Rockhampton with extended services in the Emerald, Kingaroy, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Mackay areas. Our core business is to provide a range of community and family support services to meet the needs of those that are most vulnerable in our community.
  
TEAM LEADERS & SUPPORT WORKERS needed for IMMEDIATE START
Casual Position with good hours
  
SCSS has a number of paid opportunities available for suitably skilled people with genuine interests in supporting youth in challenging environments.
  
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR CLIENTS

• Household chores and grocery shopping
• Medication and medical appointments
• Fishing and beach activities
• Social inclusion and community access
• Holidays and camping trips
• Meeting personal goals - fitness and wellbeing
• Development of independent living skills
• Implementation of behaviour management strategies

WHAT IS SCSS LOOKING FOR?

People who are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives and thrive on helping others. Someone that enjoys working with variety of different challenges in their day-to-day work.
  
Due to the nature of these positions, applicants must be willing to undertake personal development to meet the requirements of the positions on offer.

• Flexibility across a 7 day/night roster, which includes shift work, periodic weekend, public holidays, night shifts & overnight sleepovers.
• Residential Care experience or working with youth, is highly regarded.
• Flexibility to support across additional disability programs, is desirable.
• Understanding or ability to gain knowledge about trauma-based behaviours.
• Working with complex and challenging behaviours.

A requirement prior to commencement, is eligibility to apply for or currently hold the below: (these are to be maintained at your own expense).

• Suitability Blue Card for Working with Children and Young People
• Positive Notice Criminal History Check - Yellow Card
• Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check
• Valid and current First Aid and CPR certification

If our opportunities interest you and would like to be part of a new, exciting team, then get the ball rolling and apply now!

Note that successful applicants will be required to complete Induction in your own time prior to commencement.

Screening Questions must be completed!