Welcome to St John of God Health Care

Owned by St John of God Health Care, St John of God Social Outreach provides significant care and relief for people experiencing disadvantage throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region, particularly in areas where gaps within health and wellbeing services are identified. Social Outreach services are available to all members of the community and are accessible free of charge or at minimal cost.

SJOG Horizon House Young Mother and Baby Program provides accommodation, holistic care, and intensive support to pregnant young women aged 16 to 22 years who are vulnerable and homeless or at risk of homelessness. Horizon House provides support to residents during pregnancy, preparing for the birth of their child, post-natal follow up, developing their independent living skills and assisting their transition to independent living.

The Position

We are currently seeking empathetic and reliable Youth Residential Carers to join our friendly and committed team in the Young Mother and Baby Program at our Horizon House (Bendigo) on a part-time permanent basis.

Our Youth Residential Carer’s YMBP work in a residential care setting to provide intensive support for young women during pregnancy and as young mothers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This includes working collaboratively with many external services that support young women, as well as coordinating, developing and implementing Independent Life Skills Programs, in order to meet their individualised needs throughout their stay at Horizon House.

It is essential to hold a minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work, Social Sciences, Community Services or similar or have extensive experience working with at risk young people in order to be considered for this position.

If you are passionate about networking and collaborating with other service providers, are seeking an opportunity to improve the lives of young women and children at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness, then we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care
• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or similar and/or extensive experience in an area related to youth work and/or case management are essential.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the special needs of adolescents and trauma-informed care together with at least five years recent relevant experience working with at-risk young people is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Legislation and Occupational, Health & Safety Act Regulations.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to pre-employment immunisation policy and possession of a current:
  • Unrestricted State Driver’s License
  • First Aid Certificate
  • State Working with Children Card

Desirable requirements

• A sound knowledge of the stage of physical, emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of young people.
• A sound knowledge of working with challenging behaviours and demonstrated skills in conflict resolution with young people.
• Previous experience working with young mothers and/or infants/young children.
• Good knowledge of the stages of pregnancy and stages of development and needs of infants.
• A Diploma or Degree in Youth Work or similar.

The Benefits

• Highly competitive salary & conditions
• Generous salary packaging options
  • Up to $15900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Flexible work options
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Professional development opportunities
• Various corporate discounts & benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

* All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

St John of God Social Outreach is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

For enquiries please contact Linda Robertson, Support Coordinator on 0428 124 239.

A position description is attached.