<ul>
<li>Salary range of $74,170 to $79,810 per annum</li>
<li>Plus generous tax saving benefit through salary packaging up to $15,900</li>
<li>Five weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading and generous personal leave entitlements</li>
<li>Friendly and inclusive Rainbow Tick Accredited Organisation</li>
<li>Opportunity for professional learning and development</li>
<li>Hybrid working arrangements</li>
</ul>
Wayss is the largest provider of homelessness and family violence services in the South East Melbourne area.
We exist so that people have access to safe, sustainable and affordable housing and our vision is to be the major provider of social housing services and leading-edge client support programs in the Southern Melbourne Metropolitan region.
Services for Young People provide transitional support and access to crisis and supported accommodation options for young people aged between 16 and 25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The service aims to increase the capacity of young people to live independently through improving access to long term stable and affordable housing; providing assistance with securing income support and connecting young people with a range of social supports. 
<h3>About the role </h3>
Reporting to the Team Leader, Services for Young People, and working from an Advantage Thinking approach, the position provides initial assessment, referral and short-term support to young people experiencing homelessness crisis.
Duties will include:
<ul>
<li>Assessing a client's immediate safety risk and support needs using Youth Risk Assessment tools.</li>
<li>Undertaking safety planning and crisis intervention.</li>
<li>Identifying the client's presenting housing and support needs, including the clients social support needs and ability to live independently.</li>
<li>Providing short to medium term episodes of support to young people experiencing homelessness.</li>
<li>Participating with partnership agencies in the development and delivery of complimentary programs for young people including the Living and Life Skills Program.</li>
<li>Facilitating referrals and supporting young people to access services.</li>
<li>Ensuring the effective and ongoing implementation of the Advantaged Thinking approach.</li>
<li>Working effectively as part of a supportive and cohesive team and participate in teamwork to enhance the delivery of services to young people including but not limited to the participation in team meetings, planning days and completion appropriate handovers.</li>
<li>Ensuring that data and information is collected in line with organisational requirements.</li>
<li>Providing advocacy and support activities</li>
</ul>
<h3>About you</h3>
We are looking for a passionate, client-focused individual who can work independently and can demonstrate an ability to support young people to reach their potential.
You will have:
<ul>
<li>Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Social or Behavioural Science, Psychology, Community Services or other relevant discipline at degree level or above.</li>
<li>A background in, understanding of, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
<ul>
<li>Advantaged Thinking</li>
<li>Community Housing and social welfare programs</li>
<li>Education and learning, including vocational education</li>
<li>Employment and Career Pathway Programs</li>
<li>Young peoples&rsquo; transitions and educational pathways</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in building positive relationships and communicating effectively with internal and external contacts with diverse backgrounds and abilities.</li>
<li>Experience in advocating a culture that promotes the aspirations of young people in keeping with the Advantaged Thinking approach.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to contribute to improving service delivery and practice.</li>
<li>Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills to effectively respond to young people.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, self organisation and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Demonstrated capacity to complete tasks, manage your time effectively and work independently.</li>
<li>Demonstrated computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li>
</ul>
This role requires a current Driver&rsquo;s Licence and valid &lsquo;Employment&rsquo; category - Working with Children Check. The candidate will need to have successfully completed Wayss pre-employment screening, a police check and provide evidence of full Covid-19 vaccination compliance.
<h3>Working for Wayss</h3>
Our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would be unable to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing homelessness and family violence. This is our motivation in offering a range of benefits to ensure we hire and retain great people.
To hear what our people have to say about working at Wayss see the video below.
<h3>Applications</h3>
Previous applicants are not required to reapply.
Please ensure you include a covering letter, outlining your experience in relation to the criteria outlined in the "About You" section of the Position Description. Enquiries about the position can be directed to Brittany Whitnish, Team Leader, Services for Young People, on 9791 6111.
The Position Description can be obtained by visiting <a href="https://www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss/</a>.
Wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and possess a valid Working with Children Check.
At Wayss, we embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We are responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from LGBTIQ and culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with a disability and people of all ages. Wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.

Melbourne

wayss 

Not For Profit (NFP)

Join a small and committed team & play a critical role in supporting young people experiencing homelessness crisis to live independently.

Youth Development Worker

Full Time

<ul>
<li>Full time</li>
<li>Competitive Salary range of $84,849 to $88,702</li>
<li>5 weeks annual leave, plus generous personal leave entitlements</li>
<li>Plus generous salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 per annum</li>
<li>Friendly and inclusive Rainbow Tick Accredited Organisation</li>
<li>Opportunity for professional learning and development</li>
<li>Hybrid working arrangements</li>
<li>Convenient Dandenong location, modern offices and close to the market</li>
</ul>
Wayss is the largest provider of housing and family violence services in the South East Melbourne area. We exist so people can live a life free from family violence and have access to safe, sustainable and affordable housing.
Our vision is to be the major provider of social housing services and leading edge client support programs in the Southern Melbourne Metropolitan region.
We deliver funded services and programs across the local government areas of Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Casey and Cardinia.
We are now seeking a qualified Case Workers within for the DCHAP program at Dandenong.
The Wayss Drug Court Homelessness Assistance Program (DCHAP) provides homelessness assistance and support to people who have been sentenced by the Drug Court of Victoria in Dandenong and have been identified as experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. DCHAP team members work as part of a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team, including the Dandenong Drug Court Magistrate.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The case worker will provide homelessness assistance and support to people who have been sentenced to a Drug Treatment Order (DTO). The case worker will work with people to obtain short, medium and long term affordable accommodation that meets the requirements and obligations as part of their DTO.
Duties include:
<ul>
<li>Providing a responsive, flexible and outreach case management service to support peoples housing needs.</li>
<li>Assisting people to address the underlying factors contributing to their homelessness.</li>
<li>Empowering clients through a strengths-based model of practice.</li>
<li>Liaising and working closely with the Dandenong Drug Court team and relevant external agencies and organisations.</li>
<li>Undertaking safety planning with clients.</li>
<li>Networking with other service providers and programs.</li>
<li>Providing advocacy and support activities.</li>
</ul>
<h3>About you</h3>
We are looking for a passionate, client-focused individual who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of quality services to clients.
<h3>You will have:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social or Behavioural Science, Psychology or other relevant discipline at degree level or above.</li>
<li>Relevant experience working in the community services sector.</li>
<li>Sound knowledge of social housing including transitional housing management (THM) properties.</li>
<li>An understanding and commitment to the social and political context of homelessness.</li>
<li>Well-developed understanding of and proven ability to work with people with complex support needs, including alcohol &amp; other drugs and mental health.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and capability in:
<ul>
<li>Responding to requests for services.</li>
<li>Case management.</li>
<li>Providing advocacy and support.</li>
<li>Working autonomously and under limited direction.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Well-developed understanding of and ability to provide intensive support to people with complex needs.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to contribute to improving service delivery and practice.</li>
<li>A proven aptitude to relate positively and confidently with people from all walks of life, in a variety of settings.</li>
<li>Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li>
</ul>
This role requires a current Driver&rsquo;s Licence and valid Working with Children Check. The candidate will need to have successfully completed Wayss&rsquo; pre-employment screening and a police check and evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination compliance.
<h3>Working for Wayss</h3>
Our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would be unable to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing homelessness and family violence. This is our motivation in offering a range of benefits to ensure we hire and retain great people.
To hear what our people have to say about working at Wayss watch the video below.
To find out more about the role please call, Serena Fonseka on 8797 9111.
<h3>Applications</h3>
Please ensure you include in your covering letter your skills and experience in relation to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
The Position Description can be obtained by visiting <a href="https://www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss</a>
Wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and possess a valid Working with Children Check.
At Wayss, we embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We are responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from LGBTIQ and culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people living with a disability and people of all ages. Wayss is proud to be Rainbow Tick accredited and welcome people from the LGBTI community.

Play a critical role providing homelessness assistance and support to people who have been sentenced by the Drug Court of Victoria.

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