Your role:

The role calls for experienced practitioners to work as part of AV’s after-hours program, responding to complex after hours matters supporting our 30 residential units, foster carers and any other person needing support.

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have practical experience dealing with young people in the out of home care sector in a social work/youth work/community services based organisation, dealing with complex trauma based behaviours.

The is an outreach role, providing hands on services to colleague’s carers and our young people where additional support is required. This includes in times of crisis, providing additional staffing support in our residential youth houses, supporting young people out of hours with transport, Police or medical matters. You need to be able to make complex decisions, offer expert advice, problem solve and support staff and carers, putting your expertise to use in a hands-on capacity. 

This role is based out of one of our residential youth houses in the western suburbs of Melbourne however will likely involve work supporting clients and colleagues in a number of different locations across the Northwest suburbs of Melbourne. The role may also include working across regions in Melbourne’s South and East and completing stand-up shifts where we have staff cancellations or inability to fill overnight shifts at residential houses.

About you

• Experience is key, you are making tough decisions and support programs during difficult times
• Previous experience working with young people of all ages
• Experience working with young people who have or are experiencing self harming, mental health issues or substance dependency/misuse
• Calm and resilient
• The ability to work effectively with a team to achieve program goals and objectives 

What is in it for you?

• A high hourly pay at SCAHDS level 5 with penalty rates for after hours work
• Part time rostered work with guaranteed weekly hours (Casual role may also be available)
• Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• An established team with support from colleagues and experienced team leaders 
• A varied and challenging yet tremendously rewarding role

Ready to take the next step?

A detailed Position Description is available here: After Hours Active Outreach Practitioner PD AH E AW5 042023 V1.1 (6).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your availability.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity contact Mark Huson on 03 9412 6013 or email [email protected] or Emily Flett on 03 9412 6007 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Active Outreach Practitioner - After Hours - Western Suburbs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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