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Casual Youth workers
The Role
To assist young people who are experiencing homelessness using trauma informed and person-centred service models. The refuge program is a 3-month program which provides 24/7 wrap around support to the young people residing at the property. Our goal is to prepare and empower young people to transition to their chosen exit option as well as to support them in achieving any goals they have identified for themselves, including restoring positive relationships with family and community.
The Main Responsibilities
8.1 Participate in direct service delivery and provide timely support, advice, information, and/or referral services to young people at risk who require assistance.
Duties
Facilitation and management of shared home living environment.
Operation of referral and intake during designated hours.
Using assessment tools to assess the needs of young people who contact the program.
Provide information, advice and guidance to young people, families and carers, community members and other services who come into contact with the program on a range of issues.
Working with young people to advocate and ensure access to services and entitlements.
Supporting the development of life skills and social skills through support tasks, household activities and spending time with the young people.
Provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to reside in.
Completion of CIMS notes, incident reports, safety plans, and handover documents.
Ensure safety and provide duty of care for all young people and staff during situations of crisis.
Conduct regular reviews of support plans in collaboration with the young people.
8.2 Participate in administrative, quality improvement and accountability requirements.
Duties
Participate in organisational processes with Lead Youth Worker including performance appraisals and service planning, evaluation and improvement.
"Accurately record and contribute to data collection requirements and contribute to the monthly project report
and annual report, where required."
Contribute to and work within policies and procedures of Project Youth, as well as NSW legislation, including but not limited to privacy and confidentiality policies.
Participate in mandatory training per the Workforce Development Policy.
The Person
Essential
Experience in youth service delivery and understanding of youth social issues
Demonstrated skills in support planning with young people, including outcomes-based goal setting
Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Proven ability to build rapport and trust with young people whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries
Proven ability to work with a diverse range of young people
Proven ability in taking referrals and conducting assessments based on individual needs
Critical thinking skills
Understanding of WHS requirements
High level of written and oral communication
Computer literacy
Understanding of trauma informed practice and a person-centred approach
Drivers licence and own vehicle
Current Working with Children's Check
Current National Police Check
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
To Apply:
Please provide your resume and a cover letter (maximum of a 2-page cover letter). The cover letter must address all essential criteria listed in ‘The Person’ section in the advert above. Please send your resume and cover letter to kirby@projectyouth.org.au
Applications that do not address the criteria will not be considered.
For further information please see position description on
Contact Kirby on 0409 780 739 or kirby@projectyouth.org.au for more information or if you have any questions about the position.
Please note, unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Project Youth can offer you great variety in your work, a professional, supportive and fun workplace and flexible work conditions.
