Youth Homelessness Support Specialist

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeSupport Full time $63,000 - $84,000

About the Role

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Our Crisis Accommodation Support Worker will provide consistent support to young men, women and families with implementation of case management plans. This role is based in a Youth Services Program located in Upton Road which provides highly supportive & therapeutic youth refuge accommodation to young people & families experiencing significant crisis and homelessness.

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About the Program

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The program works intensively with young people to address issues that contribute to their unique experience of crisis & homelessness, with a particular focus on assisting young people to:

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- Develop life and living skills to prepare for independence
- Address issues in relation to health, AOD & mental health
- Promote opportunities to overcome exclusion and isolation
- Explore education pathways and participation
- Work towards long term sustainable housing

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Your Responsibilities

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Responsibilities include:

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- Provide safe environment for all residents within the refuge setting
- Provide informal support to all clients of the program such as outreach clients in the community
- Work in direction of case management plans to assist young people to attend appointments relating to health, education, justice, and social inclusion
- Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all refuge clients, incorporating adequate assessment of the needs of accompanying children
- Maintain accurate record keeping that meets legislative standards and completed in timely manner
- Ensure safe management of the crisis accommodation program in conducting a comprehensive handover to colleagues

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Working Hours

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This is a permanent part-time position, 46 hours per fortnight, based in St Kilda, VIC. The position shifts across weeknights and weekends, with shift times from 4:30pm-12am weeknights and weekends, or 9am-5pm on weekends.

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What You Will Need

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To be successful in this role you will need:

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- Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Welfare or related field with degree qualification preferred
- Relevant experience in Social Service environment
- A current Victorian Driver's Licence

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Benefits

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We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging, meals and entertainment benefits, Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service, discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport, up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme, generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks, up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity, an inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members.

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Working with Us

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The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

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