Youth Social Worker- Roma , Queensland

TaylorCare Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with Youth InSearch to recruit Social Workers across regional and remote areas of Australia to work with vulnerable Youth in the local communities. We are looking for a Social Worker to work with the Youth based at Roma State High School , QLD

Competitive salary package on offer SCHADS 4 – $70,000 – $80,000 + super + $16k salary packaging, work car, professional development allowance + some housing & relocation assistance for the successful social worker.

About The role
Youth Insearch Social Workers are an integrated ‘youth hub’ for young people, working out of local school, health services and community partners to support at-risk young people improve their health, wellbeing, and connection to community.
Working closely with the Regional Coordinator, Wide Bay Burnett, this role will be based in Roma,QLD and will support up to 60 young people each year through a case management model, assisting and supporting them to access Youth Insearch programs including Weekend Workshops and Weekly Support Groups.

About Youth Insearch
Youth Insearch is Australia’s most effective peer-led youth trauma recovery organisation. The program empowers young people aged 14 to 20 to turn their disadvantages into their advantages and enables them to reach their full potential. Since establishing in 1985, Youth Insearch has supported 32,000 at-risk youth to overcome their trauma.
  
Key Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following attributes as a minimum:

• Bachelor of Social Work is A MUST
• 1+ years’ experience working with vulnerable youth working within case management
• Sound knowledge of the challenges and issues experienced by young people (12-20) affected by trauma
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop networks and establish/increase community engagement
• Sound risk assessment skills including but not limited to suicide risk, psychological distress, and mandatory reporting
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong written skills and experience using case record management systems
• Unrestricted and valid Driver’s License, working with children checks & National Police check.
• Enjoy the Top attractions on the Toowoomba to Roma road trip including Jimbour House in Dalby, Chinchilla Weir and Chinaman’s Lagoon in Miles during weekends .
• A role with a perfect WORK LIFE BALANCE

Why work with TaylorCare Recruitment to secure your next role?

TaylorCare Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency for psychologists, social workers, and counsellors. 

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These positions are not to be missed, send your CV to michelle@taylorcare.com.au or call 02 98104498 for a confidential discussion

Please note: Shortlisted candidates for interviews will commence week of the closing date.