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Live-In Mentor - Going Out and Living Successfully (Voluntary) - Traralgon

Berry Street Victoria
  • Traralgon location, GunaiKurnai Country.
  • Volunteer mentor position.
  • Rent and utilities paid for by Berry Street.
  • Fixed term position until June 30th 2024.

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.

The Opportunity

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 afterhours 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.

About You

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.

Responsibility of the GOALS Live-in Mentor:

  • To support safe, secure and temporary housing for at risk young people.
  • Promote and offer vocation, education and training opportunities.
  • Develop and support the delivery of independent living skills, personal growth, community involvement and social recreational activities.
  • Provide support to ensure current and future access to stable, secure and sustainable housing. 

The Benefits

  • Crisis support provided to the Volunteer Mentor.
  • On-going support and training.
  • Supervision and professional development opportunities.
  • Provision of free accommodation and utilities.
  • Safe and secure accommodation.

How to Apply

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.

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.

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