Youth Worker, YPSP

2 days ago


Saint Vincent, Minnesota, Australia Anglicare WA Full time
Overview

Reach further with us The Youth Psychosocial Support Package (YPSP) and Youth Transitional Housing and Support Packages (YTHSP) are pilot programs that support young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges with or without alcohol and other drug use, in an outreach capacity across the Perth metro region.



Role

As the Youth Worker you will work with the 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.



Responsibilities
  • Provide outreach psychosocial supports to young people
  • Work across all Perth metro


What You Will Bring
  • 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 and in particular 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
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills


Requirements
  • Current National Police Clearance valid within one year
  • WA Working with Children Check
  • WA Driver's Licence
  • Access to a reliable and safe vehicle; mileage reimbursement will apply


Salary and Benefits
  • From $86,950 + Super + Salary packaging
  • Flexible, family-friendly working conditions
  • Great workplace culture


Impact And Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience you will make an impact to the lives of young people and communities across Perth. Anglicare WA provides an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of our work, encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice. We are inclusive and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Anglicare WA is committed to walking alongside First Nations people and support the establishment of a Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the Constitution.



Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We believe in and amplify the strength of people and communities, are inclusive, curious and creative, and tackle difficult issues with courage.



How to apply

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 at



Equal Employment Opportunity

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



Unsolicited applications

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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