Youth Support Worker jobs in Melbourne VIC

• Multiple casual roles|average 25 hours per week
• 25 years working for better, building better tomorrows
• Help deliver better outcomes for young people at the refuge

This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), in accordance with special measures and/or exemptions granted to support the safety and wellbeing of women and children experiencing family violence. This exemption is in place to ensure a trauma-informed, safe, and supportive environment for women and children escaping family violence or who have experienced sexual abuse.

Learn more about the refuge:

Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge provides crisis accommodation and case support work support to 17- 24-year-old young women who are currently homeless. The program offers short-term accommodation for a minimum of 6-8 weeks with the goal of sustainable housing upon exit. Young women who leave the program are then offered time limited outreach support.

The aim of the program is to provide a safe and secure environment for young women to ensure they have the physical and psychological space to enact positive change in their lives. The underlying philosophy of the program is the empowerment of women and the recognition of sexual assault and family violence in the community and its need to be addressed. Counterpoint has a broader role in advocating for and supporting disadvantaged and marginalised women and cultivating the idea of a right to safety outside the confines

Your role:

Perform a case management role within the Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge. This position requires an individual with a strong working knowledge of the youth homelessness sector and the ability to work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This position requires a competency in case management as well as the ability to contribute to the day-to-day operations of the refuge.

The skills you will use day to day:

• Working with young people across ages
• Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
• Appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly effective communication and negotiation skills.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• Multiple casual positions.
• Flexible shifts.
• SCHCADS award level 3 plus 25% casual loading
• $40.49 per hour plus 25% casual loading
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress with a dedicated L&D team.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

We will recruit to the roles on an ongoing basis so please do not delay your application. The advert will close on Sunday 1st November.

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you see the advert and through the portal attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Becks Heffernan via email at Rebecca.Heffernan@anglicarevic.org.au

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability