Aaron Yard

Therapeutic Youth Worker

Compassionate and experienced youth support worker dedicated to helping young people navigate challenges and achieve their goals. With a trauma-informed approach and extensive qualifications, I provide tailored support that respects each young person's unique journey.

Available on Mable Available for bookings in Adelaide · Flexible hours including evenings and weekends

What I Offer

Individual Support

One-on-one therapeutic support tailored to each young person's needs and goals

Life Skills Development

Building practical skills for independence and daily living

Social Skills & Communication

Supporting healthy relationships and effective communication

Behaviour Support

Positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques

Community Access

Accompaniment and support for community activities and outings

School & Education Support

Homework assistance and educational engagement strategies

My Approach

I believe every young person has unique strengths worth celebrating. My approach centers on building genuine connections and creating a safe space where young people feel heard and supported. I draw on evidence-based techniques while staying flexible to what each individual needs.

Experience

Therapeutic Youth Worker

Uniting Communities · 2025 – Current

Providing direct support to young people aged 8-18 in residential care and community settings.

  • Implementing individualized care plans and therapeutic interventions
  • Managing crisis situations with de-escalation techniques
  • Collaborating with families, schools, and healthcare providers
  • Documenting progress and maintaining detailed case notes

Mentor

RAISE · 2025

Delivering weekly mentoring support to build confidence and resilience in young people.

  • Provided one-on-one mentorship to guide young people through personal challenges and goal-setting
  • Facilitated strengths-based conversations to build confidence and self-awareness
  • Connected young people with community resources and support networks

Qualifications & Certifications

Bachelor of Science

BSCIE · Completed 2022

Certificate IV in Youth Work

CHC40413 · Completed 2025

First Aid & CPR

Current · Renewed annually

Working with Children Check

Current · Valid

NDIS Worker Screening

Current · Valid

Through their eyes training

Completed 2025

ASSIST Training

Suicide Intervention · Completed 2025

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Completed 2025