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Communications Lead
Communications Lead – be part of our growth!
Hope Street Youth and Family Services
- Permanent part time – 2 days per week
- Generous TRP package includes $67K – $72K pa. (pro-rata) plus super + access to salary packaging up to $18,550 pa of salary.
- Fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing, values-based organisation.
- Join our passionate team of professional and specialists committed to empowering young people and influencing change in youth homelessness.
- Wellbeing initiatives include Wellbeing (STAR Leave Days), Self-care staff group, corporate gym membership to the iconic Brunswick Baths and more.
- Close to public transport, cafés in the heart of Merri-bek.
ABOUT US
Hope Street Youth and Family Services Limited ("Hope Street") has over 40 years of experience delivering specialist services to young people and their families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
Hope Street’s vision is to live in a society where all young people and young families have a safe place to call home. If you would like to play a part in ending youth homelessness, join our team of passionate people making a difference in the lives of young people and young families.
The teams are multidisciplinary committed to the delivery of responsive and comprehensive services to young people, their children, and our communities. Hope Street’s values are Fairness, Collaboration, Social Justice, Integrity, Diversity, and Hope.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a hands-on communication lead with highly developed digital, and traditional communication skills. The successful candidate will work with the CEO and Executive team to design and implement key internal and external communication, engagement, marketing and media to further Hope Streets Strategic objectives, advocacy and exciting growth.
ABOUT YOU
- You are a communications professional with a Communications, Marketing or related degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferably gained in a NFP environment.
- You are a strong communicator and relationship builder who works collaboratively with SME’s and external stakeholders including media agencies to develop and promote brand and consistent messaging.
- You are adept at using digital media platforms to promote effective and engaging campaigns.
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 in the community.
HOW TO APPLY
- Please refer to the position description.
- Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing each of the selection criteria separately and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
- Please address your cover letter to: Katie Hooper, Business Development and Partnerships Manager
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A position description is attached.
Applications close on 15 December 2023 - Apply now! Apply now! We will be shortlisting as received!
ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department at or phone our Business, Development and Partnership Manager, Katie Hooper on mob. ph. 0427 050 566.
If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child safe organisation, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working with Children Check.
BOOST Case Manager - Brunswick West
Be Part of Our Growth!
WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A passionate purpose-driven NFP organisation + experienced supportive team
- Opportunity to be part of exciting growth
- Wellbeing initiatives include 2 days per year paid time for wellbeing purposes
- A permanent part-time position with attractive penalty rates for afternoon shifts
- NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free
- Close proximity to Public Transport and street parking
ABOUT HOPE STREET
Hope Street Youth and Family Services Limited ("Hope Street") is a leading specialist youth homelessness services in Victoria with over 40 years’ experience in delivering services to young people and young families in the western and northern growth corridors of Melbourne.
Hope Street has been delivering the First Response Youth Mobile Outreach program within the City of Melton and surrounding LGA. The service currently operates 6 days per week with different rosters.
THE BOOST PROGRAM
The BOOST Program provides case management to young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who have complex needs, dual diagnosis and challenging behaviour/s. The target group includes young people who are parenting and/or expecting birth.
The BOOST Program provides services clients in crisis, short stay bed (7 night) clients and outreach clients (up to 3 months of service) and operates up to 11 pm on weeknights and Saturdays 9-5 pm, so that young people can be offered an intensive and responsive service.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a dedicated Youth Specialist Practitioner for a permanent part-time position working in Brunswick West. In this role you will provide specialist case management support to young people and their families, within a holistic client focused approach that includes housing, health, employment, education and community participation. You will proactively engage, motivate and support the young person to identify and work towards achieving their goals. Your relationships with key support services will enhance young people’s connections to those services. You will maintain accurate client records compliant with DHHS requirements.
This Youth Specialist Practitioner position (Afternoon) hours are (0.65 FTE) 50 hours per fortnight:
- Monday 4.00pm – 10.30pm
- Tuesday 3.00pm – 10.30pm
- Thursday 12pm – 6.30pm
- Friday 2.00pm – 8.30pm
ABOUT YOU
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, Youth Work, Social Sciences or relevant Health Sciences degree.
- Demonstrated experience and highly engaging to respond to young people with needs via responsive outreach model, and case management framework.
- Strong experience in Case Management, Child, Youth and Family Services.
- Extensive experience of current theoretical approaches and frameworks for working with highly vulnerable young people and their families, including strengths-based approaches.
- Strong ability to capacity build with diverse and inclusive community services e.g. LGBTQI, Drug & Alcohol, Policing Units (proactive units) Legal services, Indigenous Services.
- Strong ability to engage, motivate and support young people with complex needs within a case management framework and client-centred strengths-based, trauma-informed practice.
- Strong relationship building skills which enables you to motivate young clients to achieve meaningful goals within a case management framework.
- Highly developed communication skills including report writing, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and advocacy.
- Strong competency using Microsoft and Case management applications
HOW TO APPLY
- Please download the position description
- Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
- Please address your cover letter to: Hang Pham, Program Manager Northeast.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply now! We are shortlisting as received!
Applications close on 1st December 2023 at midnight Apply now! We are shortlisting as received!
ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department or phone our Program Manager Northeast, Hang Pham on 0411287902.
If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child safe organisation, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working with Children Check.
The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Hope Street Youth and Family Services. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations.
Team Leader - First Response Youth Service
Team Leader - First Response Youth Service
Hope Street Youth and Family Services
- Exciting Leadership role in growth organisation!
- Full time with option to work over 9-day fortnight
- Growth opportunity
- Wellbeing initiatives; Wellbeing (STAR Leave Days), Self-care staff group
- Over award payment
- Contribute in the vibrant North West community – based in Melton
ABOUT US
Hope Street Youth and Family Services Limited ("Hope Street") has over 40 years of experience delivering specialist services to young people and their families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
We have a vision for a society where all young people and young families have a safe place to call home. If you would like to play a part in ending youth homelessness, join our team of passionate people making a difference in the lives of young people and young families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a determined and highly motivated Team Leader that can join the Program and Leadership team to deliver quality youth focused outcomes.
As the Team Leader of the First Response Youth Support Service, you will be part of an exciting and innovative new model and purpose-designed centre created to respond to youth homelessness via a place-based approach in the north-western growth corridor of Melbourne.
You will be proactive in leading and managing two components of the service:
- A mobile outreach service
- A youth refuge providing supported crisis accommodation.
Reporting to and supported by the Programs Manager, you will:
- Provide leadership and direction to a high functioning Mobile Outreach team (4 Case Managers) and the Crisis Accommodation team (6 Residential Youth Support Workers and 2 Case Managers);
- Hold responsibility for the day-to-day operations of our purpose-built youth refuge and the mobile outreach service;
- Ensure compliance in all operational areas including service delivery, risk management and quality improvement for clients and staff; and
- Establish a culture of service excellence where optimal outcomes for young people are achieved.
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 in the community and delivering client-centred crisis responses.
To find out more about the specifics of this role, please read full position description, attached.
WE ALSO OFFER
- Purpose-driven medium NFP organisation + A new purpose-built youth refuge in Melton
- A collaborative dedicated and highly motivated team focused on achieving positive outcomes with young people and young families.
- Full time (38 hours per week) with a flexible work arrangement option to spread the hours over 9 days/fortnight.
- NFP salary packaging up to $18, 550 of your salary tax free
- Generous salary package of $98,553 – $103,013 inc. 5% over Award payment plus super
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave
- On-call duties shared amongst 5 staffs with minimum recall to sites.
- Close proximity to public transport or street parking
ABOUT YOU
You will have:
- A bachelor's degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, or other health/welfare related qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in team leadership, supervision of staff and program development.
- Demonstrated background of trauma informed frameworks and understanding of young people’s trauma with complex needs, including homelessness, family violence, alcohol, drugs and/or mental illness.
- Strong people management skills and ability to deliver effective client-centred services to young people in crisis within a case management framework and therapeutic approaches within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong relationship building skills which has seen you motivate a team and young people to achieve quality outcomes.
- Highly developed communication skills at all levels specifically in active listening, negotiation, problem solving and report writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office applications, client data and reporting systems.
This is the role for you if you are a Team Leader looking to be a part of dynamic and innovative youth focused organisation, and passionate team.
If you have strong leadership qualities, people management skills and demonstrated knowledge of the risk and protective factors impacting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, apply now!
Hope Street encourages applications from qualified candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds that reflect our community.
NEXT STEPS
Please refer to the Position Description:
To submit your application, click Apply Now.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department at , using the subject line: Team Leader - First Response Youth Service enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone our Program Manager North-West, Gary Humphrey on 0412 461 932.
If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child safe organisation and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working with Children Check.
Youth Residential Support Worker - Casual - Melton
Youth Residential Support Worker (Casual) - Melton Refuge
ABOUT HOPE STREET
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.
We have a vision to live in a society where all young people and young families have a safe place to call home. If you would like to play a part in ending youth homelessness, join our team of passionate people making a difference in the lives of young people and young families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated and passionate Youth Residential Support Worker to work at Melton youth services:
- The First Response Youth Service in Melton is an innovative new model designed to respond to youth homelessness via a place-based approach in the north-western growth corridor of Melbourne.
Service delivery is based on the enhanced youth refuge model aiming to improve outcomes for young people as a part of a homelessness prevention approach. You will contribute to the safe place where young people and their children are supported to move from a situation of crisis, uncertainty and risk to a situation of calm and empowerment to make decisions about their own lives.
ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS YOU WILL:
- provide support and assistance with living skills, connections with the community, personal and social development, employment, education and training;
- assist young people to follow up actions from their case management plans including housing, income, education and training, health and wellbeing, general living skills and recreational activities; and
- complete client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.
This position is casual, and availability is required for day, evening, and/or weekend shifts.
The shifts are :
- 8:30am - 4:30 pm
- 4:00pm - 11:30 pm (Sleepover) 7:30am -9:00am
WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Casual position with penalty rates on offer
- New purpose-built refuge service located in Melton
- Passionate purpose driven NFP organisation + Experienced supportive team
- NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax free
- Close to public transport and street parking
ABOUT YOU
- You have a bachelor’s degree or are you in your final year of a Social Work, Youth Work, or relevant Social Science related qualification.
- You have work experience in youth focused practice frameworks such as strengths based or trauma informed practice.
- You have experience or knowledge of crisis accommodation settings including but not limited to youth homelessness.
- You have sector knowledge or experience understanding of young people’s trauma with complex needs, including homelessness, family violence, alcohol, drugs and/or mental illness.
- You pride yourself on your ability to motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes.
- Are you competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications.
If you have experience working with young people in delivering effective youth-focused trauma-informed services, we want to hear from you!
HOW TO APPLY
- Please refer to the Position Description
- Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
- Please address your cover letter to: Gary Humphrey, Program Manager for Northwest
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications close on Thursday, 23rd November 2023 at midnight – Apply now! We are shortlisting as received!
A position description is attached.
ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department or call Program Manager (Northwest), Gary Humphrey on 0412461932.
If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you require workplace modifications, please advise so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child safe organisation, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working With Children Check.
“The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Hope Street Youth and Family Services. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations.”
Youth Residential Support Worker - Part Time (36 Hours/Fortnight) - Melton
ABOUT US
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.
We have a vision to live in a society where all young people and young families have a safe place to call home. If you would like to play a part in ending youth homelessness, join our team of passionate people making a difference in the lives of young people and young families
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a positive and dedicated Youth Worker for a part-time role for the Youth Residential Service, that will be available to work 36 hours per fortnight.
WEEK 1:
- Monday 4.00pm – 11.30pm (sleepover); Tuesday 7.30am – 9.00am.
- Wednesday 4:00pm – 11:30pm (sleepover); Thursday 7:30am – 9:00am
- Saturday 4:00pm – 11:30pm (sleepover)
- Sunday 7:30am – 9:00am
WEEK 2:
- Wednesday 4:00pm – 11:30pm (sleepover);
- Thursday 7.30am – 9.00am
ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS, YOU WILL:
- Provide support and assistance with living skills, connections with the community, personal and social development, employment, education and training.
- Assist young people to follow up actions from their case management plans including housing, income, education and training, health and wellbeing, general living skills and recreational activities.
- Complete client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly.
- Motivate young clients to achieve meaningful goals and make a real difference in young people’s lives.
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.
ABOUT YOU
- You have a bachelor’s degree or are you in your final year of a Social Work, Youth Work, or relevant Social Science related qualification
- You have demonstrated knowledge of youth-focused practice frameworks such as strengths-based or trauma-informed practice
- You have highly developed communication skills including relationship building, problem solving and report writing
- You pride yourself on your ability to motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes
- You are highly competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications
- You are able to maintain accurate confidential administrative records and progress notes
- If you are a youth worker with experience in delivering effective youth-focused services to young people in a crisis accommodation setting, we want to hear from you!
WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Purpose-driven NFP organisation + A new purpose-built youth refuge in Melton
- A collaborative, dedicated support team focused on great outcomes for young people
- NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax free
- Family-friendly + Close proximity to public transport or street parking
HOW TO APPLY
- Please refer to the Position Description
- Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
- Please address your cover letter to: Gary Humphrey, Program Manager-Northwest.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications close on the 12th December 2023 at midnight – Apply now! We are shortlisting as received!
NEXT STEPS
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department at or phone our Program Manager Northwest, Gary Humphrey on 0412 461 932.
If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.
A position description is attached.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street, we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child-safe organisation and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working With Children Check.
“The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Hope Street Youth and Family Services. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of up to date COVID-19 vaccinations”.
Case Manager - First Response Mobile Outreach - Melton - Two Positions Available!
Case Managers - First Response Youth Mobile Outreach Service
Hope Street Youth and Family Services
- Part time, fixed term to 2027
- $82-$88K pa. pro-rated + Super + generous salary packaging
ABOUT HOPE STREET
Hope Street Youth and Family Services Limited ("Hope Street") is a leading specialist youth homelessness services in Victoria with over 40 years’ experience in delivering services to young people and young families in the western and northern growth corridors of Melbourne.
Hope Street has been delivering the First Response Youth Mobile Outreach program within the City of Melton and surrounding LGA. The service currently operates 6 days per week with different rosters.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a great opportunity for a dedicated, open-minded outreach worker for a part-time, fixed-term position in Melton
Hope Street Offers:
- A Values and purpose-driven, collegial, and passionate team.
- A culturally diverse workplace, reflecting the young people accessing our services.
- Flexible working conditions.
- A strong professional development focus.
- State-of-the-art new client therapeutic facilities.
- Locations, close to public transport, urban café lifestyle and great amenities.
- The ability to work close to home and contribute to your local community.
- Generous leave including Wellbeing leave.
- Access to generous salary packaging for all full time & part time employees (up to $18,550 of your salary tax free)
THROUGH AN ASSERTIVE OUTREACH MODEL, IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL PROACTIVELY:
- seek and assist young people or families who are sleeping rough in the City of Melton and surrounding LGA
- respond to enquiries, agency referrals and engage with young people or families at risk of, or experiencing homelessness
- build and maintain collaborative relationships with surrounding local government agencies, emergency departments, schools and referrals
- utilise assessment tools including initial assessment and planning to identify client and resource requirements.
- provide advocacy where required, immediate support and information, including referral to the wider community services networks in Melton; and
- provide intensive case management support to assist with accessing appropriate homelessness services as well as diversion from the homelessness service system.
YOU WILL BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A SET FORTNIGHTLY ROSTER MONDAY TO SATURDAY, WITH VARYING SHIFTS:
Roster 1 (38 hours per fortnight):
Week 1
- Monday -10:30 am to 6:36 pm
- Tuesday -12:30pm to 6:30pm
- Friday -12:30 pm to 6:30pm
- Saturday -12:30 pm to 6:30pm
Week 2
- Monday 10:30 to 6:30 pm
- Tuesday 12:30pm to 6:30pm
Roster 2 (60.8 hours per fortnight):
Week 1
- Tuesday -10:30 am to 6:36 pm
- Wednesday 10:30 am to 6:36 pm
- Thursday 10:30 am to 6:36 pm
Week 2
- Tuesday -10:30 am to 6:36 pm
- Wednesday -10:30am to 6:36 pm
- Thursday -10:30am to 6:36 pm
- Friday -10:30am to 6:36 pm
- Saturday -10:30am to 6:36 pm
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you can have a real impact and be part of a team achieving quality outcomes for young people.
WE ARE OFFERING:
- A passionate, collaborative case management and community support team.
- A fixed term contract until - Part-time 2 shifts 60.8 hrs per fortnight and 38 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2027.
- Attractive penalty rates for evening, weekend shifts.
- NFP salary concessions - Receive up to $18,550 of your salary tax free.
HOW TO APPLY
- Please refer to the Position Description
- Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
- Please address your cover letter to: Gary Humphrey, Program Manager-Northwest.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply now! We are shortlisting as received!
Applications close on 12th December 2023 at midnight – Apply now! We are shortlisting as received!
ABOUT YOU
If you are a passionate, objective and hands-on Case Manager that has experience with young people in an assertive outreach capacity and can demonstrate reflective and evidence-based practice, we want to hear from you!
- You have a bachelor’s degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology or other health/welfare related area.
- You have demonstrated experience working with young people who are at risk or experiencing homelessness and an understanding of allied services best placed to support and divert young people from homelessness.
- You have knowledge and experience of reflective evidence-based practice and trauma informed practice frameworks.
- Your friendly, open-minded and determined nature means that you can build relationships quickly with clients in crisis and of diverse cultural backgrounds, and key stakeholders in the community.
- You have highly developed communication skills including writing, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and advocacy.
- You are highly competent using Microsoft applications and Case Management Software and assessment tools.
ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department or phone our Program Manager Northwest, Gary Humphrey on 0412461932.
If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child safe organisation, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working with Children Check.
The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Hope Street Youth and Family Services. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations.
Hope St Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cadetship
Hope Street Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Cadetship (First Nations Identified Role) – Melton
Hope Street Youth and Family Services
ABOUT HOPE STREET
Hope Street Youth and Family Services Limited ("Hope Street") is a leading specialist youth homelessness services in Victoria with over 40 years’ experience in delivering services to young people and young families in the western and northern growth corridors of Melbourne.
Hope Street has been delivering the First Response Youth Mobile Outreach program within the City of Melton and surrounding LGA. The service currently operates 6 days per week with different rosters.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Warumilang, in partnership with Hope St Youth and Family Services, are now seeking applications from First Nations university students to undertake a paid Cadetship.
The First Nations Cadetship Program provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students to attain work skills aligned with their qualification and professional employment aspirations. This is offered as an Identified training position, in a fixed term temporary position as an employee of Hope Street.
To complete the program, a Cadet will undertake a minimum of 10 weeks (50 days) of paid employment over the university year. The employment is flexible and is managed around university commitments and operational requirements of the host department, but ideally you will be available to work 1-2 days per week.
- Professional and practical paid industry experience
- Opportunities to establish an industry network
- Access to a First Nations Mentor
Core Responsibilities:
- Conducting assessments in collaboration with the Team Leader.
- Develop and participate in responding to client needs within a case management framework utilising client centered, strengths based and solution focused practices.
- Accept and process referrals in accordance with Hope Street Policies and Procedures.
- Client assessments in accordance with Hope Street Policies and Procedures.
- Support the young person with developing their independent living skills.
- Engage the young person identifying and working towards personal goals.
- Advocate with and for the young person when appropriate.
- Prepare and implement the transition of the young person to medium to long term accommodation in line with the case plan goals.
- Encourage young people to remain connected to community activities including employment and training opportunities and social and leisure opportunities.
- Participate in relevant client, program and organisational meetings.
- Participate in relevant local networks and community development initiatives.
- Prepare reports and maintain statistical records and files as requested
- Contribute to team meetings and discussions in relation to the program and service delivery.
- Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of the programs including client feedback.
ABOUT YOU
- Currently undertaking a tertiary qualification in Social Sciences (e.g., Degree in Social Work or Youth Work).
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to respond to the needs of clients utilising strengths and solution focused practices.
- Demonstrated ability to listen, motivate and support young people
- Solid written skills including writing reports, agendas, minutes, and letters
- Good communication skills including listening and problem solving
- Understanding and application of industry standards including confidentiality, professional and ethical practice.
- Competency with Microsoft Office
- A current drivers licence
- Willingness to obtain and maintain police check and working with children’s check
Am I eligible?
To be considered for a Cadetship you must meet the following criteria:
- be of Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; identify as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander; be accepted as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which they live or has lived.
- be enrolled for full-time study (defined as at least 75% of the full-time study load) occurring on campus at a university located in Australia;
- be enrolled for their first undergraduate degree course; and
- be an Australian resident.
HOW TO APPLY
- Please refer to the Position Description attached.
- Please provide a cover letter, statement addressing the selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
- Please address your cover letter to: Nicole Misurelli, People and Culture Manager
ENQUIRIES
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our People and Culture department or phone our People and Culture Manager, Nicole Misurelli on 0401579025
If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.
Additional Information
Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.
At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Hope Street is a child safe organisation, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working with Children Check.
“The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Hope Street Youth and Family Services. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of up to date COVID-19 vaccinations.”
For any other employment opportunities to join one of our teams at Hope Street, please refer to the following websites:
