Job description
Your role:
The role calls for experienced practitioners to work as part of AV’s after hours program, responding to complex after hours matters supporting our 28 residential units, foster carers and any other person needing support.
The is an outreach role, providing hands on services to colleagues carers and our young people when additional support is required, such as in times of crisis, providing additional staffing support in our residential youth houses, supporting young people out of hours with transport, police or medical matters. You need to be able to make complex decisions, offer expert advice, problem solve and support staff and carers, putting your expertise to use in a hands on capacity.
This role is based out of one of our residential youth houses in the East however will likely involve work supporting clients and colleagues in a number of different locations across the South East suburbs of Melbourne, in an outreach capacity, at the direction of colleagues in the After Hours program.
About you
- Experience is key, you are making tough decisions and support programs during difficult times
- Previous experience working with young people of all ages
- Experience working with young people self harming, experiencing mental health issues or substance affected
- Calm and resilient
- The ability to work effectively with a team to achieve program goals and objectives
What is in it for you?
- A high hourly pay at SCAHDS level 5 with penalty rates for after hours work
- Part-time rostered work with guaranteed weekly hours (Casual role may also be available)
- Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- An established team with support from colleagues and experienced team leaders
- A varied and challenging yet tremendously rewarding role
Ready to take the next step?
A detailed Position Description is available here: After Hours Active Outreach Practitioner PD
To apply for this position all you need to do is click “Apply Now” wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your availability.
The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity contact our After Hours Team Leaders, Mark Huson on 0455 223 030 or email [email protected] or Emily Flett on 0447 472 507 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Active Outreach Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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.
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