Youth Psychosocial Support Worker

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Anglicare WA Full time

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Responsibilities:
  • Provide outreach psychosocial supports to young people
  • Work across all Perth metro
  • Join our casual pool, $53.85 per hour
Introduction:

The Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP) model is a pilot initiative that supports young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues with or without alcohol and other drug use, through community-based support services.

As the Youth Worker, you will work with young people in a strength-based, person-centred and trauma-informed way and develop individualised support plans that support their mental health needs and assist them in their recovery journey. You will use your youth work experience to improve their mental health and wellbeing, while maintaining intentional boundaries, in line with the Youth Worker WA Code of Ethics.

We are currently gathering a pool of suitable candidates to draw from. The role will work predominantly outreach within the Perth metro area and some in Rockingham, Monday to Friday, with varied hours depending on the client load and staff availability (ranging from 2 -15 hours per week).

What You Will Bring:

You will bring your passionate and resilient nature and a drive to deliver quality supports to young people. To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:

  • Diploma level qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or other related field
  • Experience in delivering youth work or another support role in a community services setting, particularly on outreach
  • Skills in working with young people who have mental health and/or alcohol and other drug issues
  • Ability to provide practical and emotional support in relation to mentoring and informal counselling, development of independent living skills, opportunities to improve social and community participation, learning, volunteering and employment
  • Experience working with young people in a person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based, child-safe, youth-friendly, inclusive and evidence-based manner
  • Good interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Drivers Licence. You must also have access to a reliable and safe vehicle as you will be expected to drive to see clients across Perth metro (mileage reimbursement will apply).

Impact And Benefits:

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience you will make an impact in the lives of young people and communities across Perth. In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Additional Benefits:
  • $53.85 per hour casual rate of pay
  • Flexible, family-friendly working conditions
  • Great workplace culture
Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you. To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information about the role or the programme please contact Ben Dancey, Coordinator YPSP on 0491 090 957.

Child Safe:

Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive:

We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Voice to Parliament:

Anglicare WA is committed to walking alongside First Nations people and supporting the establishment of a Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the Constitution.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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