ABOUT US

Hope Street Youth and Family Services Ltd ("Hope Street") has over 40 years of experience delivering specialist services to young people and their families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

We have a vision to live in a society where all young people and young families have a safe place to call home. If you would like to play a part in ending youth homelessness, join our team of passionate people making a difference in the lives of young people and young families.

We are a multidisciplinary team committed to the delivery of responsive and comprehensive services to young people and our communities. Our values are Fairness, Collaboration, Social Justice, Integrity, Diversity, and Hope.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a supportive and committed Youth Residential Support Worker to join the team in supporting transitional housing for young people and young families who are provided with safe, secure and affordable accommodation for 12 months to 2 years.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Work with Young people to be active participants in creating opportunities to strengthen their housing, employment, education, training and personal and social development.
• Complete daily client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.
• Have the opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you can have a real impact and be part of a high performing team achieving quality outcomes for young people and young families.

To find out more about the responsibilities of this role, please read the full position description.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A permanent part-time position (28.5 hour per fortnight) - SCHADS Award 2010 Level 3
• Set roster includes weekend shifts with a sleepover + Attractive penalty rates
• A passionate purpose-driven NFP organisation + experienced supportive team
• NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax free
• Close proximity to Public Transport or street parking

How To apply

• Please refer to the Position Description attached
• Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
• Please address your cover letter to: Gary Humphrey, Program Manager, North-West.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Apply now! We are shortlisting as received! 

• Do you have a bachelor’s degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, or other health/welfare related area?
• Do you have knowledge or experience of youth focused practice frameworks such as strengths based or trauma informed practice?
• Do you have sector knowledge or experience understanding of young people’s trauma with complex needs, including homelessness, family violence, alcohol, drugs and/or mental illness?
• Do you pride yourself on your ability to work autonomously and motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes?
• Do you have well developed communication skills including relationship building, problem solving and report writing?
• Are you highly competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications?

If you are a youth worker with experience in delivering effective youth-focused services to young people, we want to hear from you!

ENQUIRIES

If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Residential Support Worker - Melton enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone our phone Program Manager, Gary Humphrey on 0412461932 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm only).

If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.

Additional Information

If you require workplace modifications, please advise so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.

At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Hope Street is a child safe organisation, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working With Children Check.