Introduction:
* One year parental leave contract, full-time hours, Leederville location
* $84K plus super, additional leave and salary packaging
* Join a values-driven, life-friendly organisation
Description:
Reach further with us
Foyer Oxford provides young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with fully self-contained transitional housing for up to two years, combined with personalised 24/7 support and opportunities to access education, training, and employment.
As the Drug Education and Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, comprehensive alcohol and other drug education services to young people accessing our service. You will assess young people's strengths and challenges related to substance use, motivation, and independence, and actively contribute to their case management and goal planning. This role is essential in supporting young people to meet their goals through building and maintaining professional networks in the youth and homelessness support sector, facilitating referrals, providing informal counselling and support approaches, and coordinating development programs with a focus on harm minimisation and promoting mental health and wellbeing.
This is a one-year full-time parental leave cover contract based in Leederville.
Skills and Experiences:
What You Will Bring
You are a passionate, resilient, and well-experienced youth worker driven to deliver quality support to young people.
To be successful, you will have:
* Diploma level qualification in Human Services, combined with significant skills and experience in youth work, or tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, or related behavioural science discipline (must meet current eligibility for full membership with Youth Work WA)
* Case management and assessment skills
* Ability to accept, respect, and work with young people from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities, including:
o Different cultures, particularly with Aboriginal & CaLD young people
o Who may identify as LGBTI
o From all belief systems
* Up-to-date knowledge of resources in the youth services field, including alcohol and other drugs, education, training, and employment
* Understanding of youth housing and accommodation systems
* Strong practice ethos in being person-centred, trauma-informed, and strength-based in your approaches
The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year and a current WA Working with Children Check.
Impact And Benefits
Sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience, you will make an impact on 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 that values diversity, encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity, and best practice.
Also:
* Salary starting from $84K + 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (approx. $4K after tax) plus up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
* Additional 3 days leave per year over the festive period
Why join us?
At Anglicare WA, we are all about people—placing people at the heart of our work. We focus on strengths, believe in and amplify the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, ensuring everyone can belong. As trusted partners, we are curious and creative, always seeking new ways to improve. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues even when it's hard.
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If this role sounds like you, apply now Shortlisting will commence immediately.
To apply, click on the apply button, follow the prompts, and attach a current detailed resume and cover letter.
For further information, contact Daniel Langlands, Community Development Coordinator, at 0411 341 868.
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected, and 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 support or access requirements, please advise us at the 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 for a better future.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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