Job Summary
- $47.43 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + penalty rates as applicable
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Jul 2024
- Regional VIC > Bendigo
Is this you?
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!
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.
Our Youth Residential Rehabilitation (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:
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.
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 and provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter responding to the following:
Please note ACSO is committed to maintaining a working environment that is safe and minimises risk to the health and wellbeing of all employees, clients, contractors, volunteers, and representatives.
As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and employer Working with Children Check (WWCC) before they commence employment in this position.
To learn more about this position, please contact Lesley Olsen, Team Leader - YRR, on 0437 808 877.
A position description is attached.
Applications are regularly reviewed so apply 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.
The Australian Community Support Organisation 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.