We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen working in our Yarraville Office as a Youth Worker for our Lead Tenant Program.

The purpose of the position is to improve outcomes for young people by delivering services and program outcomes through the support, supervision, and development of clients in the Lead Tenant Program.

The aim of the Lead Tenant Program is to provide a safe, stable, caring and supportive living environment in which young people are able to practice independent living in a shared household and assist the young person in transition to an independent living arrangement.

This position supports young people in Lead Tenant properties across the West and coordinates the delivery of semi-independent accommodation support for young people and in doing so participates in appropriate meetings and provide support and guidance to young people and Lead Tenants.

​Some of your position specific responsibilities will be as follows:

​Lead Tenant Support

• Provide outreach support to young people residing in Lead Tenant properties, including life skills assessments.
• Provide support to young people residing in Lead Tenant properties mainly in the management of day to day house activities in conjunction with Lead Tenants.
• Provide Information to Senior Lead Tenant Practitioner as required.
• Ensure service user’s rights and participation in service development activities.
• Conduct life skills assessments for young people residing in Lead Tenant properties in conjunction with Lead Tenant case management and Lead Tenants.
• Leaving Care planning.
• Prepare placement updates and identify any placement issues.

For more detail in regards to job requirements & skills required , please see attached position description.

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, or Community Services.
• A current WWCC and drivers license.

OzChild offers:

• Part time permanent role 0.6 - 3 days per week.
• Unique training and a professional development journey.
• Salary is Level 4 SCHCADS $82,407.52 (pro rata to part time hours).
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals and entertainment.
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values.
• Ex-Gratia days at Christmas and Easter.

How to apply:

You can apply for the role today by clicking 'Apply Now' and submitting your resume with a cover letter that describes why you should be the perfect fit for this role, and your values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

We are interviewing immediately so do not delay in sending your application through.

For further enquiries in relation to this role please contact Elizabeth Abdilla - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID vaccination status.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC card for VIC.

A position description is attached.