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Rapidly growing community social care organisationExcellent rates and allowancesMileage reimbursed to the Award rateWe Are Key Assets AustraliaKey Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.A little about the roleAs a casual Youth Worker, help us make a positive and lasting difference for children and young people who are in out of home care, supporting them through our Key Assets foster/kinship program.Some key responsibilities:Undertaking structured supervision and observation of contact with family members, including participating in activities both within and outside the agency premises.Supporting children and young people who may have suffered trauma and subsequently present complex needs and challenging behaviours.Keep comprehensive records of work undertaken and provide these as required in a prompt timeframe, in line with Key Assets Policies and Procedures.A detailed outline of the core responsibilities and relevant qualifications/experience can be located in the position description on our website by clicking the Apply button.About you:Must possess a full, current QLD drivers licence.Certificate III in Childrens Service, or any equivalent qualifications or training in youth or social care is advantageous.Prior experience working directly with children/young people, including teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field.Demonstrated experience working with children with trauma-related challenging behaviours.A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to childrens services.Ability to communicate simply and effectively, both verbal and written, with a diverse staff group at all levels, recognising potential language barriers and cultural differences.Must possess a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be willing to obtain one.If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!If you have any questions relating to this position, please email Cecilia Jaume, Team Manager at cecilia.jaume@keyassets.org.au. Please note, only applications submitted through our website via the Apply button will be considered.Key Assets may interview suitable individuals prior to the closing date of this campaign, this campaign may also be extended at any time.Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or holding an exemption for COVID-19 vaccinations is a condition of employment with Key Assets.KEY ASSETS THE CHILDRENS SERVICES PROVIDER is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We believe in diversity and inclusion in our team, and with that in mind, we encourage First Nations peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, LBTQI+, neurodiverse and people of all abilities to apply.We are a committed partner in reconciliation and all applications for this role are valued. We look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to know more information regarding our commitment to reconciliation, please view our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at keyassets.org.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr