Mentor (Youth and Disability)

Hypar Wild Pty; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace with casual roles

Close-to-home work options

Training courses

24/7 on-call leadership

Refer-a-mate incentive

Long service leave

NDIS/Blue Card support

Job summary

HYPAR Group is seeking Youth Mentors for the Sunshine Coast region to support young people with high to complex needs in a therapeutic, safe home environment. Mentors will empower participants, promote healthy lifestyles and help them access community and health services.

The role requires flexibility to work a 24/7 roster, strong communication skills, and a commitment to building positive relationships within a care team.

Qualifications

• Desire to make a lasting difference in participants' lives.
• Emotional intelligence, initiative and flexibility in relationships.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with smartphones/computers.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful change by empowering, informing and advocating for participants.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and engage in healthy activities with young people.
• Assist participants to access community and health care services.
• Role model a safe, clean and supported home environment.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Initiative

Flexibility

Professionalism

Communication skills

Smartphone/computer proficiency

Shift flexibility (24/7 roster)

Child protection knowledge

Job description

HYPAR is growing! Through our new Level-Up program we aim to help young people who have an NDIS plan transition into the adult world while feeling supported and informed. We’re looking for Mentors who not only have the skills for the role but will provide a positive, safe space for our young people as we promote their growth and connection to the community.

The HYPAR Group is a collective of specialist organisations supporting young people, people with disability, and people seeking personal wellbeing and independence.

We offer a range of tailored supports, including Mentoring, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Disability Support, Residential Care, Outdoor Mentorship and Adventure Activities to participants across South-East Queensland region.

For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypargroup.com.au.

About the Opportunity

HYPAR Residential Care is a values driven provider focused on building positive and supportive relationships with young people in the care of the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.

We're seeking youth workers in the Sunshine Coast region that will mentor and support our young people with high to complex needs and behaviours to have a stable, consistent and predictable home environment which is both therapeutic and safe.

A day in the role of our Mentors includes, but is not limited to:

Create meaningful change by empowering, informing and advocating for our participants

Promoting healthy lifestyles and engaging in healthy activities with young people.

Assisting our young people to access community and health care services

Role modelling a safe, clean and supported home environment.

Complete daily case notes, administration tasks and incident reports

Work collaboratively within the house team to motivate and inspire our young people achieve their personal goals

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

The desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of our participants

Emotional intelligence, initiative and flexibility to build strong relationships with our young people

The ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with smart phones/computers

The ability to work a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster

Solid understanding of the child protection system and a therapeutic background (highly regarded)

Benefits of Working in HYPAR Residential Care

• Career and remuneration growth through various internal training courses
• Flexible workplace with casual roles and close-to-home work options to promote work/life balance
• HYPAR Wild activity days with our young people - Kayaking, abseiling, camping and more!
• Support and guidance from an experienced leadership team, with on-call supervisors available 24/7
• Perform meaningful work and create a positive difference in the lives of our young people
• Refer-a-mate incentive program
• Portable long service leave available to employees
• Certificate IV or above in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar related course (enrolled or completed)
• Paid Blue Card - or willing to obtain
• Paid NDIS Disability Worker Screening - or willing to obtain
• Must be willing to obtain a Child Safety background screening check (LCS2)
• Open QLD Drivers Licence
• A working android or apple smartphone

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.