Youth Mentors, Out of Home Care

2 weeks ago


City of Bayside, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

Support young people to make positive choices and gain independence
- Build your knowledge and experience supporting case managers across home based care
- Casual roles, based at Dandenong, join our casual pool, SCHCADS level 3

**Your role**:
A Youth Mentor works with clients within the out of home care sector, they act as a positive role model in supporting young people to engage in pro-social activities and to assist in the development of independent life and living skills. As a Youth Mentor, you will work closely with case managers and the care team to help provide the best outcomes for our young people. Some of the general tasks include:

- Working with case managers to support and maintain placement
- Transporting young people to school and/or appointments,
- Working with young people to set, develop and work towards their own goals
- Supporting care givers
- Provide creative respite to placement through outreach and linking in with community activities
- Creating positive memories for children in care

**About you**:

- Ability to engage well over the phone and in person
- Strong communication skills, the ability to listen and take detailed notes
- Experience or knowledge of Best Interest Principles as outlined within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- A commitment to working with vulnerable children young people and families who have experienced trauma

**Qualifications**:

- Certificate IV in Community Services or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Youth Work or similar.
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

- Diploma in Community Services, Youth Services or similar.

**The important stuff**:

- Hourly rate is $36 plus super plus 25% casual loading (Level 3 SCHCADS)
- Varying hours that may include weekends (penalty rates paid)
- Office location: Dandenong with outreach across the southeast
- You must have a drivers license.
- Pool cars available for you to use.
- Step into a role that allows you to develop and improve your case management skills
- A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

**_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**:
Applications close on Monday 10th June at 11:59pm.
- 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._

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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