Youth and Family Worker

**Part-time (0.6 FTE - Thursday to Saturday), 12-month contract**:

- ** Primarily based at our Wantirna South office with potential to work from Box Hill if required**:

- ** $43.27 -$47.33 p/Hr + Super + **Salary Packaging** benefits up to $18,550**

As part of the ITC team, your days will be varied and highly collaborative. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Delivering direct support to clients with complex mental health needs through individualized support and recovery coordination
- Collaborating with participants to achieve their recovery goals and engage with families, carers, and professionals
- Implementing a range of evidence-informed psycho-social group supports
- Assisting clients to develop daily living and self-management skills for independent living
- Establishing and maintaining connections with relevant stakeholders and networks
- Maintaining expertise in a key co-morbid social determinant of health
- Contributing to program operations and meeting administrative requirements with precision
- Supporting the provision of after-hours on-call services across our two Youth Residential Recovery programs

Please note: This role requires flexibility to work between 9:00am-7:30pm weekdays (staff take on an average of one to two 11:30am-7:30pm shifts per week) and between 11:00am-4:00pm on Saturdays. During evening/lone shifts support is available from EACH’s after hours on-call service.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click _here_.

**About the Integrated Therapeutic Community (ITC) team**
The Integrated Therapeutic Community (ITC) is a model of Youth Residential Rehabilitation, supporting young people 16 - 25 years with significant mental health and complex support needs. Combining Box Hill South and Wantirna South services into an integrated therapeutic community, the service offers a therapeutic community model, and delivers individual recovery counselling and evidence informed group supports. The service acts as a 12 month stepping stone for young people aiming to support mental health recovery, build practical life skills and confidence for independent living. For more information about the service, click _here_.

**About you**
In addition to a self-directed passion and drive to support young people, you'll have:

- Experience working therapeutically with young people and families
- An understanding of youth mental health, the impacts of trauma, homelessness, early school departure and family conflict
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to tailor your work to meet the unique needs of young people
- Demonstrated understanding of the context and systems associated with mental health and youth development
- Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of LGBTQI and Aboriginal communities
- Knowledge and experience in related fields such as AOD, family therapy, allied health, etc., is highly regarded

**Qualifications**:

- A tertiary qualification in social work or other relevant discipline/profession
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification

**What’s in it for you?**
At EACH you'll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options
- Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
- $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
- A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
- Well-resourced working facilities and on-site parking
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more

**Additional Information**:
EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of _services_ tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of live. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.
- We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant._

**Applications Close**: Thursday 19th September 2024

**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

**EACH Commitments**
- As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures_