Casual Youth Accommodation Support Advocate

Youturn; Caloundra; Presencial; AUD 72.000 - 88.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Youturn is seeking an Accommodation Support Worker to deliver frontline support to young people in short-term housing in Caloundra. This casual role focuses on building independence, life skills, and stable housing outcomes for residents.

You will work with a collaborative team, conduct initial assessments, support case planning, and promote safety, wellbeing and client-centred practices across a 24/7 roster. This role provides meaningful frontline experience in community services.

Formación

• Tertiary qualification (or working towards) in the human services field (minimum Certificate IV).
• Experience working with youth, mental health and/or community services.
• Residential support experience is highly regarded.
• Understanding of client-centred practice and its application in service delivery.
• Knowledge of issues affecting young people experiencing homelessness, child protection involvement or significant life barriers.
• Passion for supporting young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Understanding of child protection systems and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with young people and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to advocate for clients and support them to navigate services.

Responsabilidades

• Support new residents to settle into the program and feel safe in their environment.
• Assist with initial needs assessments and connecting residents with relevant services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individual case plans within a client centered case management framework.
• Supervise residents and support their health, safety and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence through life skills development and daily routines.

Conocimientos

Youth work experience

Communication skills

Client-centred practice

Advocacy

Driver Licence

Educación

Certificate IV in Human Services

Descripción del empleo

Youturn is seeking an Accommodation Support Worker to deliver frontline support to young people in short-term housing in Caloundra. This casual role focuses on building independence, life skills, and stable housing outcomes for residents.

You will work with a collaborative team, conduct initial assessments, support case planning, and promote safety, wellbeing and client-centred practices across a 24/7 roster. This role provides meaningful frontline experience in community services.