Job Description
Are you passionate about supporting young people in need? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our team. As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and supportive environment for young people who are on remand.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide support and mentorship to young people, helping them meet their bail conditions, engage in pro-social activities, and work towards personal goals. You will work closely with the Coordinator to develop individualized activity plans that cater to each young person's needs and interests.
In addition to providing emotional support, you will also be responsible for facilitating or supporting the implementation of strengths-based activity plans. This may involve promoting healthy lifestyle choices, offering opportunities for participation in recreational, cultural, and wellbeing activities, and modeling respectful and compassionate behavior.
You will also provide safe and reliable transport for young people to attend appointments, programs, or community-based engagements as required. Furthermore, you will support supervised family visits where approved and appropriate, maintaining safety, dignity, and connection.
During times when there are no young people in residence, you will engage in youth mentoring and community connection work, contributing to visibility of the service and development of community relationships. It is essential to remain flexible and responsive, ready to transition into residential duties when a young person enters the service.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Youth Work, AOD or similar qualification, or relevant level of experience (minimum 1 year in a similar role).
* Experience in delivery of services (programs) to young people (group or one to one).
* Experience and/or willingness to work with young people with challenging behaviors.
* Ability to communicate well with young people and have an understanding of Aboriginal culture.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and Client Management Systems for reporting and record keeping.
* Well-developed problem-solving skills to manage difficult situations.
* Ability to prepare meals & maintain a clean and healthy environment.
* An understanding of and adherence to working within personal and professional boundaries.
* Current knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
* Broad knowledge of drug and alcohol, mental health and youth justice issues and how they impact on young people.
* Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices and Care.
* Knowledge of the effects of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) on young people (or willingness to undertake training).
Benefits
We offer employees and their family members access to a confidential, and professional counselling service. Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax, discounts with a major health insurance provider, and access to training and development opportunities.
Others
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Hope strives to provide a safe workplace and promotes progressive policies that prioritize the health, safety, and unique needs of our team. If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a phone call to discuss your skill further and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in-person at our local office/HUB.