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Hope Street Youth and Family Services

Youth Residential Support Workers- South Morang

PART TIME

October 7, 2024

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

Position Description : Youth Residential Support Worker PD

Please download the attached position description and roster.
Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
Please address your cover letter to: Hang Pham, Program Manager Northeast.
Click Apply Now! We are shortlisting as received!

If you are a youth worker with experience in delivering effective youth-focused services to young people in a crisis accommodation setting, we want to hear from you!
NEXT STEPS
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department at careers@hopest.org using the subject line: Youth Residential Support Workers enquiry via Ethical Jobs, or phone our Program Manager North-East, Hang Pham on 0411 287 902.
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
Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street, we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child-safe organisation and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working With Children Check.
The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Hope Street Youth and Family Services.

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