Is this you?

• Do you thrive on collaborative care, working closely with client care teams to ensure comprehensive support for young people's complex needs?

• Want to work in the local community and make a difference?

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!

What ACSO can offer you

• Part time 0.79 FTE (weekly 30 hours), permanent position
• Bendigo location
• $39.74 base hourly rate ($49.68 with casual loading) + 12% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Learning and development opportunities - including in house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

• Career progression opportunities - leadership development programs and coaching, opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs

• Wellbeing initiatives - such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!

• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

About the role

Our Youth Residential Recovery (YRR) program is in the Loddon Catchment in Bendigo Victoria. The YRR is a 24-hour service that supports youth aged 16-25 with a diagnosed mental illness. The aim of the program is to support young people to develop their life skills and implement treatment strategies to enable them to live independently in the community and to improve their quality of life.

Working under the general direction of the Team Leader, and in collaboration with the Youth Residential Services Case Manager, the Youth Residential Rehabilitation Worker will:

Develop, implement and evaluate lifestyle and skills programs to support residents to maintain and develop life skills, by;

• Assisting residents to develop the skills required for independent everyday living such as leisure activities, meal preparation and cleaning; administration of medication; prompting with personal hygiene

• Implementing risk assessment and risk management strategies that support residents to achieve their goals. Contribute to and implement treatment goals as guided by the Residential Support Plan (One Plan), Risk Management Plan and Treatment Plan

• Aiding residents to increase positive behaviours, improving quality of life and providing opportunities for community reintegration.

Support residents to develop personal routines and lifestyles to meet their individual needs, abilities and preferences, by:

• Identifying and acting on opportunities for clients to develop skills and competencies

• Facilitating clients to maintain relationships with family, friends and support networks in the community as identified in their individual plan

• Effectively responding to and supporting clients to develop positive recovery goals.

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, actively contribute to the development, implementation, and review of:

• Client assessments

• Care team meetings

• Individual support and treatment plans.

The role of Youth Residential Rehabilitation Worker requires the ability to perform continuous shift work across a 24 hours per day, 7 days a week program, on rostered shifts, which can involve a combination of morning, afternoon and sleep over shifts including weekends. Due to the nature of shift work the ability to convey important information to co-workers at the end of each shift and to work as part of a team is critical.

What we're looking for?

• Minimum Diploma level qualification in a health or behaviour related field (Community Services, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug, Disability, etc.) and a minimum of 1-year experience in the mental health field

• Demonstrated work experience in the provision of age and developmentally appropriate recovery-oriented supports.

• Experience in the identification and management of client risk

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with young people and a wide range of staff in both government and non- government organisations.

• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Dual disability and dual diagnosis competence are desirable

• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly, possessing the ability to manage competing demands, and able to effectively set boundaries and limits where required

• Ability to act appropriately in a crisis and seek support from line management in line with organisational policies and procedures.

How to apply

If you think you’d be a great fit – we’d love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website by clicking "Apply Now" and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.

To learn more about this position, please contact Catherine Nolan, Program Manager, on 0408 647 521.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, sowe recommend applying early!

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.