Residential Youth Worker-pasp

4 weeks ago

Mount Barker, Australia Junction Australia Full time

**Residential Youth Worker
- PaSP**:
**Part-time (67.5 hours per **fortnight**), Permanent position**, Mount Barker**:
**SCHaDS Crisis Accommodation Employee Level 1**

**About Us**:
We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

**Meet some of our amazing staff** **here**

**The Opportunity**:
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you believe in equipping and empowering individuals to thrive and reach their full potential? If so, here is a perfect opportunity to join our team as Residential Youth Worker in our PaSP (Program and Support Package) Program. Junction is seeking future talent to be part of the PaSP program which is expanding and looking for people who are committed to make an impact in the lives of young people. This role is very crucial in supporting and empowering vulnerable young people to overcome challenges and thrive.

The best part of this role is that each day is different, and it gives you the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of those under your care by creating a strong sense of home, assisting them in developing social and living skills and celebrating their successes along the way. You will get to plan daily activities, working closely with clients, while also liaising with government and non-government agencies as well as members of the community to advocate for continued access and support for activities and services.

A day in this role may include:

- Guiding and inspiring client participation through a diverse range of educational and recreational activities to enhance their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development;
- Producing accurate and insightful case notes, interaction records, log entries, Client Incident Reports, and plans;
- Maintaining the living environment (house) in a clean and hygienic manner, fostering a safe and comfortable space
- Planning and preparing meals for children and young people in line with healthy food choices and safe food-handling requirements.

**About you**:
We are seeking a highly passionate professional who:

- Holds an certificate IV in Youth Work, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Community Services or equivalent (or working towards)
- Has demonstrated experience in working with children and adolescents at risk
- Has an understanding of social justice principles
- including equity of access, discrimination and equal opportunities
- **Has the ability to work across 24/7 roster and undertake active night shifts**:

- Has sound interpersonal skills to effectively engage and establish rapport with clients, staff, and external agencies
- Has the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work independently

**What we offer**:

- Values-driven culture
- Generous salary sacrifice benefits
- 5 weeks of annual leave
- Great professional development opportunities
- A You are Amazing Day - an extra day of leave to spend however you want
- A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
- Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
- A NADIOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations

**You will need to**:

- Undergo pre-employment testing as part of the recruitment process which will include psychological assessments
- **Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)**:

- **Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate**:

- **Hold a current Safe Environments Certificate**:

- **Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive**:

- Be prepared to undertake Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Non
- Violent Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of commencing with Junction

**How to Apply**:
To apply, please fill out the questions below including what shift patterns you'd prefer. On the following page, you'll be asked to add your resume and cover letter, please make sure you have this ready before you apply.

Please also upload copies of relevant qualifications and certifications including working with children check, safe environments, first aid, and your driver's licence.

**Applications Close: COB, Monday, 28 August 2023.**

The position description is available by clicking here or_ _for further confidential inquiries contact Kylie Degenhardt, Manager Operations, Growth & Innovation, Child & Youth Services on 0447 252 807.

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