Youth Worker Case Management - YSHAC

• Join a values driven, life friendly organisation
• Part-time max term (0.8 FTE) opportunity ending 30 December 2027
• $91084.50 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

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Y-Shac provides supported housing options for young people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Y-Shac offers both short term (crisis) accommodation and long term (transitional) housing options. Y-Shac offers stable accommodation and personalised case management support to assist young people with a variety of goals, including obtaining an income, linking to external community support services and accessing education, training and employment, whilst also supporting young people to develop independent living skills that will support independent living. 

As the Youth Worker Case Management, your role will be to provide high-quality comprehensive case management services to young people accessing the Y-SHAC program across both transitional and 24/7 crisis accommodation. 

This is a part time (0.8 FTE - 30 hours per week) max term opportunity based across both Spearwood and Rockingham sites until December 2027.

What you will bring!

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Counselling or other related discipline 
• Relevant experience working in the human services or youth work field  
• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with young people at risk of homelessness 
• Case management and assessment skills 
• Ability to accept,  respect and work with all young people regardless of their background and experiences 
• Clear understanding of harm minimisation and brief intervention techniques for young people using alcohol and other drugs, and/or experiencing complex mental health issues 
• Demonstrated de-escalation, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organisational and time management skills   
• Ability to assist young people to develop independent living skills 
• Be a motivated person who can work independently, and in a team environment 

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance, a current WA Working with Children Check and a current WA Driver’s Licence.

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state. 

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• Salary from $91084.50 + 12% superannuation 
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses 
• Life-balance friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard. 

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Apply Now!

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. 

For further information please contact Jackie Newbigin at Jackie.Newbigin@anglicarewa.org.au

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified.  Please apply without delay!   

Safeguarding Children & Young People: Anglicare WA is committed to empowering children and young to feel safe, valued and respected. We have zero tolerance for harm or neglect, and take our legal, ethical and community responsibilities seriously. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

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