Youth Refuge Worker

3 weeks ago

Fitzroy, Australia Melbourne City Mission Full time

**About the Opportunity**:
Melbourne City Mission are the largest provider of youth crisis accommodation in Victoria. There are four Youth Refuges within Melbourne City Mission - Stopover; WRAP - Western Region Accommodation Program; Iramoo and Vicky’s Place. All these four supported crisis accommodation services are for young people aged 16 to 24. All the Refuges work within a strengths-based framework and focuses on assisting young people to build of their existing skills and develop their own capabilities.

The Youth Refuge Worker will assist with providing structured support, assessment and referral to young people and their children within the program and providing assistance to access appropriate accommodation options particularly youth housing, family reconciliation, private rental and public housing. We are seeking applicants who have a qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, or a related community services field. Experience in working with homeless young people would be desirable. A clear understanding of working within a case management framework including client assessment and intake processes will also be highly regarded.

**About you**:
We are looking for someone who has:

- Availability to work shift work including weekends and sleepover shifts as part of a four-week roster cycle.
- An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a National Police check, International Police check (if required), a current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), current Victorian Drivers Licence, and the right to work in Australia.
- Internet-enabled device for Time & Attendance when working offsite.

**Benefits of working with MCM include**:

- Diverse and inclusive organisation
- Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
- Supportive learning and development environment
- Culture of continuous improvement

**Essential**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, or related community services field or(Certificate IV with demonstrated experience minimum).
- A clear understanding of working within a case management framework including client assessment and intake processes.
- Strong ability to actively and assertively engage young people with complex needs, particularly in a residential environment.
- An understanding of the homelessness service system with knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues, and principles in working with at risk young people.
- Knowledge of local and regional human service networks and service providers.

**Screening Criteria**:

- National Police check
- Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
- Valid Victorian Drivers license
- Right to Work in Australia
- Up to date with COVID-19 Vaccinations or valid medical exemption
- MCM employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

**About MCM**:
MCM is an** inclusive and equal opportunity employer** with a strong commitment to **safety.** MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

**Our commitment to Diversity**:
At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

**Our commitment to Safety**:
MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

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