Youth Residential Support Worker - Whittlesea

ABOUT US

Hope Street Youth and Family Services Ltd ("Hope Street") has over 45 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.

We are looking for a supportive and committed Youth Residential Support Worker to join the Youth Foyer-like model of supported transitional housing for young people and young families who are provided with safe, secure and affordable accommodation for 12 months to 2 years, based in Whittlesea (Thomastown).

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Work with young people to be active participants in creating opportunities to strengthen their housing, employment, education, training and personal and social development.
• Complete daily client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.
• Have the opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.

This is an excellent chance 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.

You will be available to work a set roster of 20 hours per fortnight; Friday, Saturday and Sunday

The hours are:

Week 2

• Friday 2.30pm – 9.00pm (30-minute meal break)  6 hours
• Saturday 10.00am – 6.00pm (30-minute meal break)  7.5 hours
• Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm (30-minute meal break)  6.5 hours

Totalling 20 hours.

To find out more about the specifics of this role, please read full position description.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A passionate purpose-driven NFP organisation + experienced supportive team
• A permanent part-time position with attractive penalty rates for weekend shifts
• NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free
• Close proximity to Public Transport and street parking

ABOUT YOU

• Do you have a Bachelor Degree qualification in Social Work, Human services, Community studies or other welfare related qualifications.
• Do you have knowledge or experience of youth-focused practice frameworks such as strengths-based or trauma-informed practice?
• Do you have sector knowledge or experience understanding of young people’s trauma with complex needs, including homelessness, family violence, alcohol, drugs and/or mental illness?
• Do you pride yourself on your ability to motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes?
• Do you have well-developed communication skills including relationship building, problem solving and report writing?
• Are you highly competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications?

If you are a youth worker with experience in delivering effective youth-focused services to young people, we want to hear from you!

A position description is attached.

ENQUIRIES

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 Worker - Whittlesea enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone our Acting Operations Manager Sue Watt on 0481199 344 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm only).

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

If you require workplace modifications, please advise 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.

A position description is attached.