• Would you like to work with young people providing intensive support & interventions with the aim of diverting them from the criminal justice system?
• Are you looking for a good work/life balance working predominantly afternoon/evening shifts?

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position

This position will be part of our Youth & Community Services Program which consists of a number of specialist programs, from Homelessness to early intervention and educational services, all designed to help engage young people and ensure their long term safety, stability and overall well-being. This role is to work specifically within the Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS).

This programs aim to:

• Provide intensive support for Youth Justice Clients, to assist them to lead a non-offending lifestyle by connecting to family, education, training, employment and community;
• Integrated access and supported referrals to a wide range of services;
• Transitional Housing Support, providing THM properties and outreach housing support to eligible Youth Justice clients;
• Afterhours assertive outreach and engagement supports to reduce the likelihood of further offending

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream
• Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
• Demonstrated understanding of the youth justice, child protection and child and family service systems, including legislative and policy framework.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of casework practice to vulnerable and high risk young people.
• Demonstrated experience working autonomously, pro-actively and effective decision making skills
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with others with respect to conducting risk assessment
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships and work with a diverse range of stakeholders.

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. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.

How to Apply

Detailed Position Description: Youth Worker AH PD Bendigo Region Jan 2022.pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. Click "Apply Now". You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

If you have any questions at all please call Peter Coles on 0400 457 588 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker - After Hours - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Candidates are encouraged not to delay applying for this role as we will be assessing applications and interviewing candidates as they are received. An appointment will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

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.