Description:
Who Are We?
Edmen Community Staffing Solutions are one of Australia’s leading providers of community service workers. For over 30 years, we've connected exceptional talent with organizations in child protection, disability, aged care, and mental health. Backed by PeopleIN, Australia’s largest talent solutions company, we offer expert staffing solutions and outstanding employee experiences. We're dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
What We Bring to the Table:
- Health Benefits: 12% discount on NIB retail health insurance.
- Fitness Discounts: Access to discounted memberships at major gyms.
- Exclusive Rewards: Discounts on food, entertainment, travel, and more with Maxxia Rewards.
- Flexible Scheduling: Control your work-life balance with our app.
- Weekly Pay: Manage your budget with regular weekly payments.
- 24/7 Servicing Team: Dedicated service coordinators available anytime.
- Ongoing Support: Access supervision and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career Growth: Opportunities for permanent positions through our Temp to Perm program.
Position Overview:
As a casual Residential Youth Worker with Edmen, you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are living in out-of-home care. Working with some of Australia’s best youth service providers, every day grants you a unique experience and adventure, empowering children and young people to live their best lives, in a nurturing and safe environment.
Our rosters are done in advance, which grants you some stability working in a casual environment. We also have emergency and ad hoc shifts available each week.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create a Safe and Supportive Home: Foster a secure, nurturing environment for at-risk youth.
- Empower Daily Living: Assist with personal care, meals, and hygiene to promote independence.
- Facilitate Transportation: Ensure young people attend school, appointments, and community activities.
- Promote Growth: Encourage skill development and socialisation within the local community.
- Manage Health Needs: Administer medications and maintain accurate reporting.
- Deliver Trauma-Informed Care: Support youth with complex behaviours using trauma-informed approaches.
- Engage in Therapeutic Practices: Participate in the Trauma Recovery framework and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) within your first three months.
What You Need:
✅ Holds a certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services, or equivalent (or working towards)
✅ Has a minimum of 6 months experience in Residential Youth Services
✅ Demonstrated experience in supporting extreme challenging behaviours
✅ Holds an Australian Drivers Licence (SA), P2 or higher
✅ Possesses a Working With Children Check
✅ Can provide availability to work across AM/PM/Active night shifts
✅ Has or is willing to obtain the following certifications:
- Child Safe Environments (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
- Child Car Restraints Certificate
- Safe Infant Training Certificate
- Current suitable Psychological Assessment, or willing to obtain
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate
- CPI Safety Intervention Training
Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages CALD, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations people to apply.