Live-in Youth Mentor
2 weeks ago
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Could you be a positive role model for young people?
OzChild is looking for live-in volunteer mentors to support the development of independent living skills and build confidence and self-esteem in young people in a safe, stable, and supported environment.
In return, you will not be required to pay rent or utilities and can develop your own skills by gaining practical experience in the youth community service sector that may assist you in securing future employment or progressing your higher learning.
The role of the mentor is to assist in developing interpersonal skills, healthy relationships, and lifestyle choices through positive reinforcement of acceptable and pro-social behaviours.
Lead Tenant Volunteer Mentors are expected to model proper management of daily routines and commitments, including the sharing of household tasks to develop the young people's skill sets and sense of responsibility in household maintenance.
Every young person referred to the lead tenant program has a dedicated case manager who provides support with accommodation, advocacy, education and training, life skill development etc.
- Ongoing supervision and professional development training is provided.
- Support is available after hours via an oncall service.
- Lead Tenants are encouraged to be studying or working and to have a social life outside of the house.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- To reside in a household with young people who have moved into the Lead Tenant program from foster, kinship, or residential care.
- To assist in developing interpersonal skills, healthy relationships, and lifestyle choices through positive reinforcement of acceptable and prosocial behaviours.
- To liaise regularly with the OzChild Senior Lead Tenant Practitioner and Lead Tenant Support Worker on issues affecting young people or households, including reporting maintenance issues.
- To contact the On-Call worker in the case of emergency after regular business hours.
- The Lead Tenant Volunteer Mentor position is not a paid position.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
- A basic understanding of adolescent safety, stages of development, and patterns of behaviour.
- The ability to build a strong rapport with young people and engage with them consistently utilising strengthbased approaches.
- Respect and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of the young people and other Lead Tenant Volunteer Mentors.
- Communicate effectively with Senior Lead Tenant Practitioner, Lead Tenant Support Worker, Team Leader and young people promptly and appropriately.
- Currently engaged in education or employment and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people.
- Highly desirable: Knowledge and experience working with adolescents with trauma histories and other complexities.
We recruit Lead Tenant Volunteers from all walks of life, ranging from working professionals to tertiary students, with the requirement that they are eager to make a difference in young people's lives.
All Lead Tenant Volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and International Police Check (if required) prior to the undertaking of the role.
Profession:
#Client_Services, #Community_Services, #Education_and_Training, #MentalHealth_Counseling, #Social_and_Support_Work
Sector:
#Community_Development, #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Education_and_Training, #LGBTIQ, #Youth_and_Young_People
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