Youth Residential Worker
Are you looking for the opportunity to support young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Gippsland? Then we need you, located in Morwell 3840
About the Role:
* Work Life-Balance – Salary packaging
* Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Program | Wellbeing Program |Wellbeing days
* Culture – Supportive| Respectful |Inclusive |Diverse | Empowering | Collaborative
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* Support Young People aged 16-24 by providing them with safe and secure emergency accommodation and support through an Advantage Thinking model of practice.
* Provide holistic case management support to young people entering the service.
* Ensure young people have information and assistance in obtaining alternative secure and affordable accommodation.
* Awareness of options available to them including family reconciliation, education, training and employment.
* This role requires the suitable applicant to work days/nights/weekends and public holidays with additional hours available.
The Ideal Candidate will bring:
* The candidate should possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people. Empathy is crucial for building rapport, providing effective support, and advocating for their needs.
* Effective communication is essential for building relationships with young people. The candidate should be able to communicate clearly, actively listen, and adapt their communication style to different individuals and situations.
* Can you empower and encourage young people to address areas of personal difficulty and consider options to encourage young people to achieve their dreams and aspirations?
* Are you committed to building a positive workplace culture with a focus on team dynamics?
* Valid Victorian Driver's Licence |Working with Children Check |Police Check
* Minimum of Diploma in Community Services and experience appropriate to the field (refer to Position Description).
Benefits of working at Quantum:
* Location – Morwell | Shift work is involved and follows a fortnightly roster
* Job Security – .5EFT (19 Hours p/w) | (Part time/ ongoing)
* Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | $100,776 P/A | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.
* Personal Growth | Training & professional development | Supervision & support
* Promotional opportunities within the Organisation.