Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 11th Jun 2021
Hope Street Youth and Family Services Ltd ("Hope Street") has over 40 years of experience delivering specialist services to young people and their families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
The Hope Street in Melton program is based on the Youth Foyer like model of supported transitional housing for young people and young families who are provided with safe, secure and affordable accommodation for 12 months to 2 years. Young people are active participants in creating opportunities to strengthen their housing, employment, education, training and personal and social development.
We are looking for a positive and dedicated Youth Worker for a permanent part-time role for our Hope Street in Melton Service. You will be available to work the weekend set roster of 28.5 hours per fortnight.
In this role you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives. On a day-to-day basis you will provide client-centred support and assist with day to day living skills, connections with the community, personal and social development, employment education and training. You will also complete daily client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you can have a real impact and be part of a high performing team achieving quality outcomes for young people and young families.
You will be able to work 28.5 hours per fortnight; the shifts include Saturday and Sunday weekend work plus one Friday a fortnight and a sleepover; all with attractive penalties.
If you are a youth worker with experience in delivering effective youth-focused services to young people, we want to hear from you!
Hope Street encourages applications from qualified candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds that reflect our community.
Hope Street is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Hope Street is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check prior to commencement of any work.
If you have any questions about this role please contact Shai Diner, Program Manager 0423 590 374 (between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) for a confidential discussion or email [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Residential Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.