We're looking for a passionate Youth Worker to help deliver a new, exciting and hands-on program.
Part-time (0.5 FTE) 12-month opportunity in Warrnambool and surrounding areas.
SCHADS 4 B ($43.08-$46.35p/h) + Super + Salary packaging benefits + Leave loading Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience, and inclusivity.
We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply.
Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
About this Program: The Youth Outreach Recovery Service (YORS) is a psychosocial support model for young people aged 16-25 years who have been experiencing mental health symptoms for more than six months and would benefit from wellbeing support.
The program is hands-on and flexible, with a range of day and afternoon shifts available (between 8am and 8pm).
It will allow participants access to groups from the YRR program, training in life skills, and general support.
The participants are empowered to choose their own recovery journey to achieve their goals.
About the Role: The Youth Outreach Recovery Worker will help participants to build/consolidate their capacity to better manage their mental illness, develop practical life skills for independent living and self-care, engage in community life, access other health and social support services they need, and make the journey towards recovery and the life they want.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist participants to identify areas of need using key assessment and outcomes measurement tools.
Engage participants, their families, and friends in the program where appropriate and develop professional and trusting working relationships.
Conduct regular face-to-face support visits to connect with the person and to monitor and offer support around key areas.
Encourage and assist participants to access drug and alcohol supports.
Educate and inform participants with strategies to implement harm reduction.
Skills & Experience: Demonstrated experience and skills in working within programs for youth with complex support needs who may also experience associated risk factors such as substance abuse, rough sleeping, or self-harm.
Minimum Diploma or Qualifications in a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a way that ensures maximum participation of participants.
An ability to establish effective partnerships and collaboration including liaison, mediation, negotiation, and consultation.
Pre-employment Compliance Requirements: Evidence of working rights within Australia.
100 points of ID.
Current drivers license with the ability to undertake travel across the Barwon region.
Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
Working with Children Check.
NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
About Us: Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.
A leading for-purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability, and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What We Offer: A purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued.
An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment.
Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing.
Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum.
Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave.
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment.
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Jessica Fyshe on 0403 690 618.
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description.
Applications Close: 22 September 2024 - close of business.
(Successful applicants may be contacted prior to closing date) Contract End Date: 23/09/2025 Culture: We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding.
All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis, or labels.
We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
How To Apply: This is your opportunity to join a values-based, growing, innovative, and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.
Applications Close: 22/09/2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
