Aboriginal Identified Youth Housing Support Worker

Wesley Mission; Torres Shire; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wesley Mission is seeking an experienced, motivated and teachable person to join our small team in its work supporting local young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This is a culturally identified role to develop and promote cultural connection and support for our clients and staff who may also be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The role is demanding but rewarding, requiring sound judgement, initiative, collaboration, creativity, resilience and genuine compassion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Trauma-informed, culturally competent approach to service delivery.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel across Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca regions.

Responsibilities

• Support local young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Develop and promote cultural connection for clients and staff.
• Collaborate with partner organisations and other services to coordinate support.
• Maintain client records and report outcomes with attention to confidentiality.

Job description

Wesley Mission is seeking an experienced, motivated and teachable person to join our small team in its work supporting local young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This is a culturally identified role to develop and promote cultural connection and support for our clients and staff who may also be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The role is demanding but rewarding, requiring sound judgement, initiative, collaboration, creativity, resilience and genuine compassion.