Introduction:
* Full time permanent role based in Leederville
* $84,000 plus super and salary packaging
* Great team culture and flexible working environment
Description:
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Street Connect is a low barrier, outreach and case management service for young people aged 15 - 25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We provide connection, support and referral to young people who are street present in the inner city via the Street Connect bus, and intensive case management and crisis intervention across the metro area.
We are currently looking for an experienced Youth Worker who loves working within a fast-paced environment and will use their existing skillset in the youth work, housing and homelessness area to provide, alongside key community partners, exceptional case management to young people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The role will primarily be case management in an outreach setting with regular detached shifts. This is a full-time permanent opportunity. The operating hours of program are between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday, with typically 7.5 hour shifts but this can be negotiable for the right candidate.
Skills and Experiences:
What You Will Bring
You will use your skills, understanding, and experience in providing a person-centered, strength-based approach in working alongside a diverse group of young people experiencing a unique set of circumstances and complexities. To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Tertiary or Diploma level qualification in relevant youth work or human services discipline, combined with significant skills and experience in youth work and / or people experiencing homelessness.
* Ability to engage and build strong, professional working relationships with young people with complex and co-occurring needs
* Case management experience, safety planning, assessment and crisis intervention skills.
* Experience providing an outreach service to street present young people
* Up to date knowledge of resources and services within youth and homelessness sector.
* Understanding of the current barriers and difficulties facing young people who are at risk of homelessness or homeless.
* Commitment to working in a positive team environment.
You must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check, a Senior First Aid certificate, WA Drivers Licence with a willingness to obtain an MR bus licence.
Impact And Benefits
Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.
In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.
Also:-
* A competitive salary from $84,000per annum + 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
* Life-balance friendly working conditions
Why join us?
At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.
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If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.
We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay
For further information please contact Belinda Baker, Coordinator Street Connect, at Belinda.Baker@anglicarewa.org.au.
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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