Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 26th Apr 2022
- Regional VIC > Traralgon
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.
Going Out and Living Successfully (GOALS) provides case management and accommodation to young people aged 16- 25 years, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with a specific focus on young people who have experienced trauma.
Young people can remain in the program up to 2 years whilst focusing on education and employment as a pathway into independence.
The GOALS live-in mentor provides after hours support and mentorship to the young people in the GOALS program, often during times of difficulty. The GOALS mentor ensures the smooth operation of the property and provides personal support, living skills workshops, monthly recreational activities, one-on-one support and after-hours support to all young people when needed.
The program is looking for people who believe that young people deserve every opportunity to develop to their full potential, who model effective communication, are committed to supporting young people and work in collaboration to the Berry Street values and philosophy. GOALS Live-In Mentors are provided with training, support and supervision.
Applications including resume and cover letter to be submitted as soon as possible as they will be reviewed as they are received. Applications will be assessed upon submission.
A position description is attached.
Further queries to Courtney Pulis, Team Leader Education and Youth Transition Support on (03) 5134 5971.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Berry Street is categorised as an Authorised Provider and this position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.