ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a seasoned qualified Youth Counsellor/Social Worker for a hands on full-time position in Brunswick West. As the Youth Reconciliation Worker you will provide one-to-one counselling and support to young people so that they can establish and maintain constructive relationships with their family and broader support networks.

In this role you will:

• Utilise a solution focused, strengths based approach to provide short-term counselling and support services (maximum three months) to young clients
• Have the opportunity to facilitate a range of fun and engaging workshops with young people
• Facilitate presentations for staff on specific topics for learning and development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a workforce that is passionate about achieving quality outcomes for young people.

ABOUT US

Hope Street Youth and Family Services Limited ("Hope Street") based in the Northern and Western regions of Melbourne, is one of the longest established specialist youth homelessness services in Victoria delivering a broad range of support services to young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Purpose-driven NFP organisation + an experienced, supportive Manager
• Autonomous work with regular clinical supervision from an experienced psychologist
• NFP salary packaging up to $18,450 of your salary tax free
• Close proximity to public transport or street parking + Brunswick West’s diverse community and urban cafes

ABOUT YOU

• Do you hold a Bachelor Degree or further in either Social work, Counselling or Psychology?
• Do you have demonstrated work experience 1:1 (2 years minimum) with young people and/or young families in crisis?
• Do you pride yourself on your ability to build relationships quickly with your client group and deliver early intervention and prevention services to young people?
• Do you enjoy strengthening the capacity for young people to live interdependently and supporting a young person to achieve self-reliance, stability and self-determination?
• Do you have demonstrated experience running workshops with young people and teams or facilitated presentations in capacity building and reflective practice?

If you are an experienced Youth Counsellor or Social Worker, with a strong understanding of the impact of youth homelessness, the risk factors and the ability to deliver early intervention and prevention services, we want to hear from you! 

Please refer to the Position Description for more information about the responsibilities of this role.

Hope Street encourages applications from qualified candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds that reflect our community.

Hope Street is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Hope Street is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check prior to commencement of any work.

ENQUIRIES

If you have any questions about this role please contact Sue Scott, Program Manager, on 0481 967 404 (Mon-Fri business hours) for a confidential discussion or email [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Reconciliation Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications close: 11:59 PM AEST, 20th Jun 2021