Community Youth Support Specialist

3 days ago

Port Hedland, Australia Hope Community Services Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Community Youth Support Specialist to join our team at Hope Community Services. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting young people in residential services, facilitating activities, and promoting healthy life choices.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. You will be working with a dynamic team that prioritizes the health, safety, and unique needs of our staff. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice by supporting staff to grow, learn, innovate, and achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support up to 4 young people in a residential service, promoting healthy life choices and bail conditions through pro-social activities.
  • Facilitate the strengths-based personalized program for young people developed by the Coordinator.
  • Ensure regular conversations occur with each young person and Coordinator regarding their progress and satisfaction in implementing their activity plan.
  • Provide opportunities for young people to experience healthy lifestyle and recreational activities.
  • Be a role model to young people, providing non-judgmental and compassionate support.
  • Transport young people to and from programs and appointments as required.
  • Support young people with supervised family visits (where approved and appropriate).

Requirements:

  • A minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Youth Work, AOD or similar qualification, or relevant level of experience (minimum 1 year in a similar role).
  • Experience in delivering services (programs) to young people (group or one-to-one).
  • Experience and/or willingness to work with young people with challenging behaviors.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with young people and an understanding of Aboriginal culture.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and Client Management Systems for reporting and record-keeping.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to manage difficult situations.
  • Ability to prepare meals and maintain a clean and healthy environment.
  • Ability to engage in outdoor recreational activities.
  • An understanding of and adherence to working within personal and professional boundaries.

Salary and Benefits:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of $47.47 per hour under the SCHADS award, plus a regional allowance of $10.12 per hour, and superannuation benefits.

In addition to a not-for-profit salary packaging scheme, which reduces your tax liability, you will also enjoy discounts with a major health insurance provider and access to a confidential and professional counseling service.

About Us:

Hope Community Services has been a provider of community services in Western Australia for over 120 years, offering much-needed support for people in areas such as alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence.

We strive to provide a safe workplace and promote progressive policies that prioritize the health, safety, and unique needs of our staff. We invest in developing our people to sustain a workforce built on 'growing our own.'

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