Youth Residential Support Worker

• Melton
• Part Time

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

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 hours per fortnight.

Week 1:

• Monday 4.00pm – 11.30pm (sleepover); Tuesday 7.30am – 9.00am.
• Wednesday 4:00pm – 11:30pm (sleepover); Thursday 7:30am – 9:00am
• Saturday 4:00pm – 11:30pm (sleepover)
• Sunday 7:30am – 9:00am

Week 2:

• Wednesday 4:00pm – 11:30pm (sleepover);
• Thursday 7.30am – 9.00am

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 in Melton
• A collaborative, dedicated support team focused on great outcomes for young people
• NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax free
• Family-friendly + Close proximity to public transport or street parking

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!

How to apply

• To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by 5pm on the closing date.

• Please submit a resume, cover letter and statement addressing selection criteria.
• Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
• Please address your cover letter to: Erin Ashmore, Program Manager Northeast.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply now. We are shortlisting as received!

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 enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone our Program Manager North-West, Erin Ashmore 0452303822

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.

A position description is attached.