Aboriginal Youth Housing Support Worker - 30 Hours Per Week
St Patrick's Community Support Centre – Fremantle WA
St Patrick's Community Support Centre is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Housing Support Worker to join our Youth Place team supporting Aboriginal young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Youth Place provides culturally safe outreach and transitional housing support to young people aged 15-25 years across the Fremantle region. This role is focused on supporting Aboriginal young people to achieve stable housing, build independence and improve wellbeing through trauma informed and culturally responsive practice.
About the role
In this role, you will:
* Provide culturally safe case management and practical support to Aboriginal young people
* Support clients to maintain and sustain accommodation
* Assist young people to develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals
* Work collaboratively with specialist services and community supports
* Facilitate group activities, workshops and social connection opportunities
* Advocate for young people and support access to housing, health and community services
* Maintain accurate case notes, reporting and client records
About you
To be successful, you will have:
* Experience working with Aboriginal young people and/or communities
* Experience in youth work, housing support, case management or community services
* Understanding of trauma informed and culturally safe practice
* Strong communication, relationship building and conflict resolution skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Services or similar (or relevant experience)
* Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal young people in the community
* Supportive and values‐driven organisation
* Opportunity to make a genuine impact on housing and wellbeing outcomes
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Salary packaging benefits available
In return we offer
* Value based organisation working towards ending homelessness
* Growing organisation with a fantastic culture
* Salary packaging up to $15,900
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program
This position is identified as an Aboriginal identified role under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). As such, Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement for this position.
If you are passionate about supporting Aboriginal young people and want to be part of an organisation committed to ending homelessness, we would love to hear from you.
If this is the role for you, please demonstrate your capability by providing evidence of how you meet the Essential Criteria in your Cover Letter, attaching your CV with references.
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