Youth Residential Support Worker

1 day ago

Melton, Australia Hope Street Youth and Family Services Full time

About the role

We are looking for a supportive and committed Youth Residential Support Worker to join the team in supporting transitional housing for young people and young families who are provided with safe, secure and affordable accommodation for 12 months to 2 years.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

- Work with Young people to be active participants in creating opportunities to strengthen their housing, employment, education, training and personal and social development.
- Complete daily client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.
- Have the opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you can have a real impact and be part of a high performing team achieving quality outcomes for young people and young families.

To find out more about the responsibilities of this role, please read the full position description.

WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A permanent part-time position (28.5 hour per fortnight) - SCHADS Award 2010 Level 3
- Set roster includes weekend shifts with a sleepover + Attractive penalty rates
- A passionate purpose-driven NFP organisation + experienced supportive team
- NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax free
- Close proximity to Public Transport or street parking
- Please refer to the Position Description attached
- Please address your cover letter to: _Gary Humphrey, Program Manager, North-West._
- We are shortlisting as received
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, or other health/welfare related area?
- Do you have knowledge or experience of youth focused practice frameworks such as strengths based or trauma informed practice?
- Do you have sector knowledge or experience understanding of young people’s trauma with complex needs, including homelessness, family violence, alcohol, drugs and/or mental illness?
- Do you pride yourself on your ability to work autonomously and motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes?
- Do you have well developed communication skills including relationship building, problem solving and report writing?

If you are a youth worker with experience in delivering effective youth-focused services to young people, we want to hear from you

ENQUIRIES

If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.

Additional Information

If you require workplace modifications, please advise so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.

Position Description : 2024.10.1 Hope Street in Melton Youth Residential Support Worker

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Profession: #Community_Services
Sector: #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing

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