Youth Support Worker|Casual

Anglicare Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well Worth It! Program

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Flexible shifts

Casual loading 25%

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria is offering multiple casual roles at Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge in Melbourne. The positions involve case management with young women aged 17-24 who are homeless, with flexible shifts and a casual loading of 25%.

A strict safety framework is in place to protect clients who may have experienced family violence or abuse. Applicants must pass a Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth homelessness sector.
• Competent in case management.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds of young people.
• Ability to contribute to day-to-day operations of the refuge.
• Must hold Working with Children Check and be prepared for National Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform a case management role within Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge.
• Collaborate with youth and multidisciplinary teams to achieve program goals.
• Assist in daily operations of the refuge and program delivery.

Skills

Working with young people

Case management

Mental health awareness

Drug & alcohol awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Job description

• Multiple casual roles|average 25 hours per week
• 25 years working for better, building better tomorrows
• Help deliver better outcomes for young people at the refuge

This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), in accordance with special measures and/or exemptions granted to support the safety and wellbeing of women and children experiencing family violence. This exemption is in place to ensure a trauma-informed, safe, and supportive environment for women and children escaping family violence or who have experienced sexual abuse.

Learn more about the refuge:

Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge provides crisis accommodation and case support work support to 17- 24-year-old young women who are currently homeless. The program offers short-term accommodation for a minimum of 6-8 weeks with the goal of sustainable housing upon exit. Young women who leave the program are then offered time limited outreach support.

The aim of the program is to provide a safe and secure environment for young women to ensure they have the physical and psychological space to enact positive change in their lives. The underlying philosophy of the program is the empowerment of women and the recognition of sexual assault and family violence in the community and its need to be addressed. Counterpoint has a broader role in advocating for and supporting disadvantaged and marginalised women and cultivating the idea of a right to safety outside the confines

Your role:

Perform a case management role within the Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge. This position requires an individual with a strong working knowledge of the youth homelessness sector and the ability to work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This position requires a competency in case management as well as the ability to contribute to the day-to-day operations of the refuge.

The skills you will use day to day:

• Working with young people across ages
• Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
• Appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly effective communication and negotiation skills.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• Multiple casual positions.
• Flexible shifts.
• SCADAS award level 3 plus 25% casual loading
• $40.49 per hour plus 25% casual loading
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress with a dedicated L&D team.

What our people say-

AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here: Youth Support Worker - Counterpoint PD RESI E AW3 122025 V1.3.pdf

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.