• Looking for a role that is challenging yet rewarding?
• Do you want to work for a growing, values driven not-for-profit?
• Do you have a strong belief in humanity and the basic right to a second chance?

We are seeking casual Youth Residential Rehabilitation Workers to join us in our Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service being delivered from Bendigo Victoria. We’d love to hear from people who are motivated by working with a team of skilled and knowledgeable staff, innovative in finding solutions, and passionate about the right to a second chance.

A little bit about ACSO

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a dynamic, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We’re an organisation with a bold vision for a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and prison truly is the last resort. It’s our goal to reduce re-offending, and our purpose to strengthen the wellbeing of communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The program and the role

Our 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. 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
• Current First-Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid, Level 2 or above).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office and other basic computer programs
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly, possess the ability to manage competing demands, and able to effectively set boundaries and limits where required

What ACSO can offer you

• $40.80 hourly rate (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
• Great NFP salary packaging options
• A supportive and collaborative team and leaders
• A challenging yet rewarding position
• Learning opportunities and career development
• Paid parental leave

To apply please click Apply Now and provide a copy of your resume, along with a brief covering letter outlining your responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the PD available on our website).

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and as such encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. ACSO acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria and pays respect to them, their culture and their Elders, past, present and future.