Job description
- This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position.
- Fixed term contract for 12 months.
Marist180 (www.marist180.org.au) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating positive change for vulnerable young people and their families. Marist180 is now seeking applications from experienced and passionate Youth Workers.
The Youth Worker is a member of a broader therapeutic team that work together to support each young person living in accommodation with their day-to-day activities, and achieve their individual personal, living and social skills, while acting as a mentor who engages positive change and discourages anti-social behaviours.
About the role
Primary accountabilities of the role of Youth Worker include, but are not limited to:
- Support the implementation of each young person’s case plan in collaboration with the House Manager and other stakeholders involved in the care of the young person.
- Engage with, develop and maintain effective communication and positive relationship with the young people in care to develop a positive mentoring relationship.
- Assist with the development of personal and living skills through encouragement and promotion of positive self-care, food, hygiene, and financial practices.
- Assist with the development of educational, vocational and social skills through encouraging participation in leisure, recreational, sporting and community activities.
- Provide assistance with and encourage the young person in care with their day to day activities.
- Establish an appropriate balance between the needs of a young person and the needs of the group.
- Assist each young person to effectively manage their own behaviour through self-awareness and strengths-based approach in line with Marist180 guidelines.
- Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or incidents and ensuring the safety of young people at risk of harm.
- Maintain documentation and records as per Marist180 procedures, including completing accurate and timely reports, communications, timesheets, financial records.
- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace, including reporting of safety concerns and ensuring house is safe and clean.
- Engage in reflective supervision with house manager and participate in learning/ development opportunities.
- Complete set house tasks assigned for effective house management and respond to reasonable directions from house manager and care team.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services or similar.
Experience & Skills:
- Experience working within a residential setting.
- Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse communities.
- Knowledge of child protection and social services practices or policies.
- Demonstrated experience working with young people who have experienced complex trauma.
- The ability to work autonomously (under general supervision only) and contribute to an effective team environment.
- Sound computer, literacy & numeracy skills.
- High standard of professional ethical behaviour and sound understanding of boundary issues.
Work Requirement:
- Current and valid First Aid & CPR
- Working with Children Check.
- Clear National Criminal History Check.
- Unrestricted driver’s licence (minimum Provisional 2 licence).
- Eligibility to work in Australia.
Benefits for Working at Marist180
- Salary Packaging option
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Career opportunities
- Wellbeing Programs
- Rewards and Recognition
Marist180 is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the agency. We welcome and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications who meet the requirements of the position from diverse community groups and ages including people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Marist180 recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and clients within our programs.
Next steps
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