Organisation : Hope Street Youth and Family Services
Location : Australia (South Morang)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 1 Nov, 2024
About the organisation
ABOUT US
Hope Street Youth and Family Services Ltd ("Hope Street") has over 40 years of experience delivering specialist services to young people and their families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
We have a vision to live in a society where all young people and young families have a safe place to call home. If you would like to play a part in ending youth homelessness, join our team of passionate people making a difference in the lives of young people and young families
About the role
Hope Street Youth and Family Services
- Youth Residential Support Worker – First Response Whittlesea Youth Service
- Hope Street Youth and Family Services
- Exciting opportunity in growth organisation
- Leverage your experience and grow exemplary services for vulnerable youth in this demand area of outer Melbourne (vibrant and expanding municipality of Whittlesea)
- Multiple roles available
BENEFITS
- Wellbeing initiatives: Wellbeing (STAR Leave Days), Wellbeing staff group
- Generous development opportunities
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a positive and dedicated Youth Worker for a part-time role for the Youth Residential Service, that will be available to work 36 and 45 hours per fortnight (please refer to the attached roster for more details).
ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS, YOU WILL:
- Provide support and assistance with living skills, connections with the community, personal and social development, employment, education and training.
- Assist young people to follow up actions from their case management plans including housing, income, education and training, health and wellbeing, general living skills and recreational activities.
- Complete client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.
- Motivate young clients to achieve meaningful goals and 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.
ABOUT YOU
- You have a bachelor’s degree or are you in your final year of a Social Work, Youth Work, or relevant Social Science related qualification
- You have demonstrated knowledge of youth-focused practice frameworks such as strengths-based or trauma-informed practice
- You have highly developed communication skills including relationship building, problem solving and report writing
- You pride yourself on your ability to motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes
- You are highly competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications
- You are able to maintain accurate confidential administrative records and progress notes
WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Purpose-driven NFP organisation + A new purpose-built youth refuge under construction and due for completion in November 2024 in South Morang
- A collaborative, dedicated, and highly motivated team focused on achieving positive outcomes with young people and young families.
- NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax free
- Family-friendly + close proximity to public transport or street parking
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Youth Residential Support Workers- South Morang via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development
