Intensive Support Worker Cultural Connections Youth

4 days ago

Dandenong, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time

Posted: 16/09/2024

Closing Date: 23/09/2024

Job Type: Contract

Location: Dandenong

Job Category: Community Services and Development

**About the organisation**:
**Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.** We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.**:
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

**About the role**:
We are looking for an experienced staff member to join our South East YJCSS team.

Our programs provide intensive support and/or mentoring to young people and ensures young people referred to the program are; linked to family, community and culture, have pathways to economic participation and have access to a range of supports and services in relation to health, housing and developmental needs.

Cultural Connections provides a cultural focus on the delivery of YJCSS, increase cultural competency of all YJCSS staff and enhanced relationships with Māori and Pasifika communities and services in the Southern Melbourne and Bayside Peninsular Area.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

**What Jesuit Social Services can offer you**:

- An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave

**About the program**:
Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS)

Provision of pre and post release assessment and planning, intensive support and case management for young people at risk of entering custody or exiting Youth Justice Centres. Support is holistic and is provided predominately on an outreach basis. This service operates over 7 days between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.30 pm.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**About you**:

- Demonstrated skills and experience in working effectively with young people (particularly those from Māori/Pasifika background) experiencing substance misuse, homelessness, mental health concerns, violent or aggressive behaviours and other complex problems that may result in offending behaviour
- Experience in, and/or knowledge of, the Youth Justice and Adult Justice system, relevant legislation, processes and procedures and the ability to establish, and maintain positive and productive working arrangements with a range of stakeholders, both Government and non-Government.
- A practice framework that is evidence based, along with a sound knowledge of service responses and interventions that impact positively on a young person’s development.
- Ability to make timely, sound decisions about interventions required, and consult with others for the purposes of assessment and decision-making in the best interests of the young person.
- Capacity to work flexible hours which may include after-hours and occasional weekends, in accordance with the hours of operation of the service (currently 8.00 am to 10.30 p.m.)
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position
- Understanding and sympathy with the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services
- Current driver’s licence
- Valid Police Check and Working with Children Check card.
- Culturally and linguistically diverse individuals are encouraged to apply

**How to apply**:

- Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please contact Cameron Rock Coordinator YJCSS South East on 0447 935 808

**Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 23**rd** September 2024**

**_Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation. _**

**_Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment._

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