Youth Mentor & Support Worker
Crescent Care • Blue Mountains, NSW, AU
30+ days ago
Job description
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a resilient, proactive, and reliable Independent Youth Mentor to support a 17-year-old male participant based in Woodford, NSW.
This is not a standard "care" role. We are looking for a consistent male role model (preferred) or experienced mentor capable of building a trusting relationship with a young person experiencing PTSD. Your goal is to build confidence, support emotional regulation, and prepare him for the workforce.
The Role & Key Goals
You will work collaboratively with the participant’s family to ensure safety and well-being.
Key focus areas include:
- Trauma-Informed Support: Managing challenging behaviours and supporting emotional development for a young person with PTSD.
- Health & Lifestyle: Actively encouraging healthier food choices (avoiding processed/fast food) and engaging in exercise/personal hygiene routines.
- Future Pathways: Assisting with employment training and engaging with employment agencies (e.g., YES or APM).
- Meaningful Engagement: Being "tech-savvy" to connect with his interests while encouraging offline confidence building.
Contractor Requirements (Must Have)
To be engaged as an independent contractor for this specific role, you must provide:
- ABN & Insurances: Valid ABN and your own Professional Indemnity/Public Liability insurance.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience working with young people, specifically those with trauma and challenging behaviours
- Qualifications: Currently holding (or working towards) a qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, or extensive field experience.
- WWCC & Police Check: Valid Working with Children Check (Essential) and National Police Check.
- Transport: Valid Unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Safety: Current Senior First Aid and CPR certificate.
About You
- Consistent & Resilient: You show up when you say you will. You don't give up easily when behaviours become challenging.
- Firm but Fair: You can hold boundaries regarding diet and lifestyle choices (e.g., requiring family consent before purchasing processed foods) while maintaining a positive relationship.
- Proactive: You don't wait for instructions; you bring ideas for activities and skill-building.