Youth Residential Support Worker - 28.5 hours (Melton)

Permanent part-time position, (28.5 hours per fortnight)
Classification: SCHCADS Award 2010, Level 3

We are looking for a supportive and committed individual to join the team in our Hope Street in Melton program that supports transitional housing for young people and young families who are provided with safe, secure and affordable accommodation for 12 months to 2 years.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• work with young people to be active participants in creating opportunities to strengthen their housing, employment, education, training and personal and social development;
• complete daily client file notes as needed and assist with administration duties to help operations run smoothly; and
• have the opportunity to 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.

To find out more about the specifics of this role, please read full position description below.

About You

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology or other health/welfare related area?
• Do you have knowledge or experience of youth-focused practice frameworks such as strengths-based or trauma-informed practice?
• Do 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?
• Do you pride yourself on your ability to work autonomously and motivate and advocate for clients to achieve outcomes?
• Do you have well developed communication skills including relationship building, problem solving and report writing?
• Are you highly competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications?

If you are a youth worker with experience in delivering effective youth-focused services to young people, we want to hear from you!

We Offer

• Set roster including weekend shifts with a sleepover + Attractive penalty rates
• A passionate purpose-driven NFP organisation + experienced supportive team
• NFP salary packaging up to $18,450 of your salary tax free
• Close proximity to Public Transport or street parking
• Immediate start required

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Applications

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Gary Humphrey, Programs Manager (North West), a statement addressing selection criteria, and your current resume.

Applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to be considered.

Applications are to be emailed to using the subject line Att: Gary Humphrey, Programs Manager (North West) - Youth Residential Support Worker - 28.5 hours (Melton) application via Hope Street Website.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 13 October 2022. Apply now!

Enquiries

If you have specific questions about the role please email using the subject line Att: People and Culture Department - Youth Residential Support Worker - 28.5 hours (Melton) enquiry via Hope Street Website.

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

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 (Whittlesea)

Part-time position
Classification: SCHCADS Award 2010, Level 4

We are looking for a positive and dedicated person for our Hope Street in Whittlesea program who will:

• provide intensive case management services to a young person and their children within a holistic client focused approach; including: housing, health, specialist health, employment, education and training, family/significant relationships, legal, community linkages and/or participation;
• proactively engage, motivate and support the young person to develop interdependent, sustainable life options with a focus on achieving their case plan goals;
• maintain your relationships with key support services will enhance young people's connections to those services; and
• maintain accurate client records compliant with DFFH requirements.

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.

About You

• You have a Bachelor's degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Family Therapy, Psychology or other health/welfare related area.
• You are a motivated case manager with 2 years' experience ideally working with youth. You have an understanding of the youth homelessness service system and allied services best placed to support and divert young people from homelessness.
• You have great relationship building skills which enables you to motivate young clients in transitional settings to achieve meaningful goals within a case management framework.
• Your friendly and cooperative nature means that you can build relationships quickly with key stakeholders in the community.
• You have highly-developed communication skills including report writing, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and advocacy.
• You are highly competent using Microsoft applications and Case Management Software.

We Offer

• Be a part of a collaborative case management and community support team.
• Receive up to $18,450 of your salary tax free due to NFP salary concessions.
• Immediate start required.

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Applications

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Sue Watt, Acting Programs Manager (North East), a statement addressing selection criteria, and your current resume.

Applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to be considered.

Applications are to be emailed to using the subject line Att: Sue Watt, Acting Programs Manager (North East) - Case Manager (Whittlesea) application via Hope Street Website.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 22 September 2022. Apply now!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enquiries

If you have specific questions about the role please email using the subject line Att: People and Culture Department - Case Manager (Whittlesea) enquiry via Hope Street Website.

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.

Case Manager (Brunswick West)

Part-time position (0.8 FTE, 60.8 hours per fortnight)
Classification: SCHCADS Award 2010, Level 4

We are looking for a positive and dedicated Case Worker to work a 4-day week (Wednesday is a compulsory business day) in our Youth Support Service program located in Brunswick West. In this role you will:

• provide case management support to young people and their families, within a holistic client-focused approach that includes housing, health, employment, education and community participation;
• proactively engage, motivate and support the young person to identify and work towards achieving their goals;
• establish and maintain relationships with key support services that will enhance young people's connections to those services; and
• maintain accurate client records compliant with DFFH requirements.

To find out more about the specifics of this role, please read the full position description below.

About You

• You have a Bachelor's degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Family Therapy, Psychology or other health/welfare related area.
• You are a motivated Case Manager with 2 years' experience ideally working with youth.
• You have an understanding of the youth homelessness service system and allied services best placed to support and divert young people from homelessness.
• You have great relationship-building skills which enables you to motivate young clients in crisis settings to achieve meaningful goals within a case management framework.
• Your friendly and cooperative nature means that you can build relationships quickly with key stakeholders in the community.
• You have highly-developed communication skills including report writing, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and advocacy.
• You are highly competent using Microsoft applications and Case Management Software.

We Offer

• Be a part of a collaborative case management and community support team.
• Receive up to $18,450 of your salary tax free due to NFP salary concessions.
• Immediate start required.

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Applications

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Sue Watt, Acting Programs Manager (North East), a statement addressing selection criteria, and your current resume.

Applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to be considered.

Applications are to be emailed to using the subject line Att: Sue Watt, Acting Programs Manager (North East) - Case Manager (Brunswick West) application via Hope Street Website.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 13 October 2022. Apply now!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enquiries

If you have specific questions about the role please email using the subject line Att: People and Culture Department - Case Manager (Brunswick West) enquiry via Hope Street Website.

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.

Case Manager (FRMO, Melton) x 3

Part-time fixed-term contract until 30 June 2023; 3 shifts (60.8 hours, 53.2 hours, 51.1 hours) per fortnight
Classification: SCHCADS Award 2010, Level 4

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated, open-minded outreach worker in our First Response Youth Mobile Outreach Service in Melton (FRMO), close to public transport.

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 Sunday, with varying shifts (10:30am to 6:36pm) and (2:30pm to 10:06pm).

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.

Please refer to the Position Description below for more information about the role.

About You

• You have a Bachelor's degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Family Therapy, 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.

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!

We Offer

• A passionate, collaborative case management and community support team.
• Attractive penalty rates for evening, weekend shifts.
• NFP salary concessions - Receive up to $18,450 of your salary tax free.

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Applications

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Gary Humphrey, Programs Manager (North West), a statement addressing selection criteria, and your current resume.

Applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to be considered.

Applications are to be emailed to using the subject line Att: Gary Humphrey, Programs Manager (North West) - Case Manager (FRMO, Melton) x 3 application via Hope Street Website.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 13 October 2022. Apply now!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enquiries

If you have specific questions about the role please email using the subject line Att: People and Culture Department - Case Manager (FRMO, Melton) x 3 enquiry via Hope Street Website.

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.

Youth Residential Support Worker - 36 hours (Melton)

Part-time position (36 hours per fortnight)
Classification: SCHCADS Award 2010, Level 3

We are looking for a positive and dedicated Youth Worker to work the following fortnightly hours in our First Response Youth Refuge:

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); and
• Sunday 7:30am – 9:00am.

Week 2

• Wednesday 4:00pm – 11:30pm (sleepover); and
• 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; and
• 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 you are 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 Offer

• 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 $18,450 of your salary tax free.
• Family friendly + close proximity to public transport or street parking.

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Applications

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Gary Humphrey, Programs Manager (North West), a statement addressing selection criteria, and your current resume.

Applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to be considered.

Applications are to be emailed to using the subject line Att: Gary Humphrey, Programs Manager (North West) - Youth Residential Support Worker - 36 hours (Melton) application via Hope Street Website.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 13 October 2022. Apply now!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enquiries

If you have specific questions about the role please email using the subject line Att: People and Culture Department - Youth Residential Support Worker - 36 hours (Melton) enquiry via Hope Street Website.

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.

Youth Reconciliation Practitioner [Counsellor/Psychologist] (Brunswick West)

Full-time position
Classification: SCHCADS Award 2010, Level 5

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Youth Counsellor/Psychologist in our Youth Reconciliation program with sound experience in providing counselling and reconciliation services to young people and their families. In this role you will utilise a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to provide short-term counselling and support services (maximum three months) to Hope Street’s clients. In addition, you will have the opportunity to facilitate a range of workshops and presentations with young people as well as conduct presentations for staff for capacity building.

This is an excellent opportunity to be instrumental in establishing effective teams in a dynamic environment.

To find out more about the specifics of this role, please read the full position description below.

About You

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree of a Social Work, Youth Work, or relevant Social Science related qualification.
• You have at least 2 years of experience as a Youth Reconciliation worker (Counsellor or Psychologist).
• You have a sound understanding of youth homelessness and pride on your ability to build relationship quickly with your client group.
• You greatly enjoy strengthening the capacity for young people to live interdependently and supporting a young person to achieve the maximum degree of self-reliance, stability and self-determination.
• You are highly competent using the full suite of Microsoft applications.
• You are able to maintain accurate confidential administrative records and progress notes.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you we encourage you to apply.

We Offer

• Work for a growing, purpose driven organisation + Contemporary, supportive team.
• Autonomous role + Regular clinical supervision from an experienced psychologist.
• NFP salary packaging up to $18,450 of your salary tax free.
• Close to Public Transport and Urban cafes.

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Applications

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Sue Watt, Acting Programs Manager (North East), a statement addressing selection criteria, and your current resume.

Applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to be considered.

Applications are to be emailed to using the subject line Att: Sue Watt, Acting Programs Manager (North East) - Youth Reconciliation Practitioner [Counsellor/Psychologist] (Brunswick West) application via Hope Street Website.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 13 October 2022. Apply now!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enquiries

If you have specific questions about the role please email using the subject line Att: People and Culture Department - Youth Reconciliation Practitioner [Counsellor/Psychologist] (Brunswick West) enquiry via Hope Street Website.

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.