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Youth Support Worker, Youth & Family Reconciliation - Horsham

Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited

  • Leading Community Services Organisation
  • Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
  • Youth and Family Reconciliation Program
  • Ongoing | Full-time, based in Horsham

About the opportunity

The position will provide (Youth Reconciliation program) one-to-one counselling and support so that young people can establish and maintain constructive relationships with family and broader support networks.

The position will also assist young people to:

  • Avoid entering into a cycle of homelessness as a result of family conflict
  • Achieve self-reliance, stability and interdependence
  • Engage in better communication and problem solving
  • Work through personal issues such as anger, separation, grief and loss, and explore options for positive change
  • Develop ways to positively resolve conflict, formulate the means to strengthen relationships, and build confidence in reaching their goals and furthering their potential.

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About you

To be successful in this position you will have Experience and sound knowledge in the provision of care, management and support of young people from varying socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This includes the support, effective communication and empowerment of those with challenging behaviours. Knowledge of theories and practices relevant to young people at risk including solid understanding of trauma and cumulative harm. 

How to apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today by submitting the below as a part of your application:

  • Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
  • Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

For more information regarding the role, please contact Kate Waterworth - Team Leader on 0434 604 752

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au  

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

We work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.

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