• Full-time, fixed-term (to 30 June 2022) youth work opportunity in Warrnambool
• $72K annual salary + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading
• We're looking for two passionate Youth Residential Rehabilitation Workers to help deliver a new, exciting and hands-on program

Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!

About this program

The Youth Residential Rehabilitation (YRR) is semi-independent support for 16 to 24-year-old who are at risk or have mental health challenges. It aims to provide support to young people who have or are at risk of developing significant functional disability; by working with young people to provide support, education and Independent skills.

The YRR program is run in a residential setting, with a range of weekdays, weekends with day/afternoon shifts available (between 8am and 10pm). This program allows participants access to groups from the YRR program, training in life skills and general support. The participants are empowered to choose their own recovery journey in order to achieve their goals.

About the role

The Youth Residential Rehabilitation Worker Wellways' Community Recovery model, recognises that early intervention, building resilience, self-advocacy skills and developing positive relationships will help young people re-engage in community life and to develop practical life skills for independent living and self-care.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist participants to identify areas of need using key assessment and outcomes measurement tools
• Engage participants, their families and friends in the program where appropriate and develop professional and trusting working relationships
• Conduct regular face to face support visits to connect with the person and to monitor and offer support around key areas
• Provide direct practical support to participants to attain the skills required to meet the goals identified to ensure social inclusion, including group activities as appropriate.

Skills & experience:

• Demonstrated experience and skills in working within programs for youth with complex support needs who may also experience associated risk factors such as substance abuse, rough sleeping or self-harm
• Minimum Certificate IV Qualifications in a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a way that ensures maximum participation of participants
• An ability to establish effective partnerships and collaboration including liaison, mediation, negotiation and consultation

Pre-employment compliance requirements:

• Evidence of working rights within Australia
• Current drivers licence with the ability to undertake travel across the Warrnambool region
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course

As a Wellways employee, you will be provided with ongoing support and development opportunities. Work within a friendly, supportive and like-minded team sharing the same values and passion for working with people. You will also have access to employee benefits such as learning and development opportunities and access to our Employee Assistance Program

Individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer, are encouraged to apply!

Please complete an online application click Apply Now.

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact April Hately at 0423 017 179.

Successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a lived experience are encouraged to apply. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.​