Therapeutic Youth Practitioner

5 months ago

Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

Work with young people experiencing homelessness
- Located in Burwood at the Kirrang Wilam Enhanced Youth Refuge
- Part time 34.2 hours per week|permanent

**Your role**:
Seeking a hardworking and motivated individual to perform a Therapeutic Youth Practitioner role within the Kirrang Wilam Enhanced Youth Refuge. This position requires an individual with a strong working knowledge of the youth homelessness sector and the ability to work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This position requires a competency in case management as well as the ability to contribute to the day to day operations of the refuge.

You will be an experienced and motivated individual working alongside the Youth Support Workers in coordinating psychosocial assessments and providing input regarding the therapeutic care and case management needs of the young people within the Enhanced Youth Refuge.

**Who are we looking for?**
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level.
Experience working with complex young people and a good understanding of the issues facing homeless young people.
- A strong ability to develop a therapeutic alliance with young people who have experienced significant family disruption, personal trauma and who present with complex psychological and social needs.
- Capacity and commitment to work effectively with young people in a therapeutic setting.
- Relevant experience and competence in the Human Service field including working with young people across ages.
- Demonstrated understanding of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
- Highly effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.
- A sound understanding of theories relating to trauma and attachment as they relate to delivering a therapeutic framework in services for young people who have suffered neglect and abuse.
- Ability to select and utilise relevant theoretical frameworks and tools in formulating suitable psychosocial assessments of young people and the ability to implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- A demonstrated ability to engage and work in a collaborative manner within a multi-disciplinary team, including youth work staff.

**What you need to know**:

- A salary at SCHCADS level 6 which is $92,298.96
- This salary is correct at 34.2 working hours
- 9 day fortnight great for work life balance
- Flexibility to spread those hours and days to meet your needs
- Based at the refuge in Burwood
- Permanent contract.
- Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
- Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry
- A culture of inclusivity and resilience
- Recognition as innovators

**What our people say
- **_“AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”._**

**Ready to take the next step**:

- Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements._

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

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