Youth Mentor/ Outreach Support Worker

1 week ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

Bendigo, VIC, Australia, 3550

Casual

Hours to suit you, flexible shifts you can fit around study or life

Pool cars available for your travel across the region

Specialist support offered to children in out of home care

**The Position**:
Targeted Care Packages (TCPs) are an initiative of the Department of Health and Human Services in response to the State Government priority to reduce the number of children / young people residing in residential care.

TCPs are creative and innovative placements developed around specific children / young people aged between 0 and 19 years. The program acts as a wrap-around service incorporating all aspects of support and brokerage required in order for them to successfully transition out of residential care to alternative forms of placement to best meet their support needs.

TCPs are designed to provide holistic support to children / young people, their family, carers and relevant others through a care team model. They are designed to follow the child / young person throughout the remainder of their Out of Home Care experience.

**Position Objectives**:
To assist with the establishment, monitoring and support of family, kinship and independent living arrangements for the most vulnerable children and young people as a result of Child Protection involvement.

To provide day to day mentor support to children, young people, their families and caregivers receiving this service, inclusive of forming strong community connections.

To assist children, young people and their families / caregivers to become self-managing over time with mínimal need for ongoing professional involvement.

**Qualifications**:
A minimum of a Certificate IV is required. A relevant tertiary level qualification, including Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing, Teaching is preferred or someone working towards these.

**To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need**:
Capacity and commitment to work effectively with young people in a lead tenant setting to achieve planned change.

Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for children and young people.

An ability to provide support and encouragement to children and young people.

An understanding of cultural contexts and the unique needs of Aboriginal children and young people.

**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. In line with Anglicare Victoria's Covid 19 Vaccination Policy we require all staff, students and volunteers to provide evidence of full vaccination against Covid-19 or provide a valid medical exemption.

**Ready to take the next step**:
**For a detailed position description, click here**: PD TCP OUTREACH (1).docx

**Applications close**: Sunday 16th October

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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