Job description
The Youth Initiative (YI) is an initiative that aims to prevent homelessness among young people leaving care by building their capacity, skills and capability. The primary purpose of this position is to work alongside young people transitioning out of Out of Home Care (OOHC) services to support and mentor them to develop networks and skills for independence and successful community living.
About the role
We are currently seeking applications for a Transitional Support Worker to assist the young person to gradually develop the skills, knowledge and strategies to manage their own ongoing accommodation needs.
This role will be based at our Tamworth location in NSW and is offered on a full-time fixed term contract basis.
The Transitional Support Worker will focus on the young person's capacity to establish, manage and maintain long term accommodation, with a particular emphasis on building capacity to establish and maintain share accommodation.
About you
* You will be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual with a heart for working alongside young people to assist them to develop the necessary living skills to source, secure, manage and maintain a home.
* Have demonstrated experience in developing and building positive rapport with a range of stakeholders, including community members, young people, carers and fellow colleagues.
* Have experience with Social housing including Youth Programs such as Rent Choice Youth
* Have knowledge and application of shared living skills related to supporting young people entering shared accommodation.
* Have knowledge of referral processes and resources available to support young people transitioning to accommodation options including open-market rentals and sustaining tenancy and/or lease agreements.
* Have experience working with young people and/or complexity and/or a knowledge of the impact of trauma and attachment on development and learning/employee behaviour, budgeting and shared living-related financial contribution and independence.
* You will ensure young people maintain accommodation on an ongoing basis and retain the ability to remain in suitable accommodation settings on an ongoing basis and are not placed at risk of homelessness.
* You will work alongside the young person and demonstrate flexibility by establishing trusting relationships in your approach with co-tenants, landlords and related accommodation stakeholders; with a clear goal of achieving planned and solution focused outcomes.
* You will always demonstrate cultural competence in your approach and interactions and will adhere to Foundations Care Ltd core practice and policy frameworks, engaging in self-learning or training opportunities to further your knowledge and skills.
Training / Qualifications
* Minimum Certificate IV in Social Housing and/or related fields of Community Services or related extensive experience with Social/Community housing.
Please note appointment to this role is subject to the following compulsory screening checks
* National Police Check
* NSW – Working with Children Check
What we can offer you
At Foundations Care you'll be able to access a range of benefits:
* Salary packaging
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Flexible working and family friendly environment
* Professional supervision and support
* Employee Assistance Program
How to apply
Please click \"Apply Now\" and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
Foundations Care is committed to adhering to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, where children's safety and wellbeing is at the centre of our thoughts, values and actions.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position will be closed when a suitable applicant has been sourced.
If you have questions or technical issues, simply contact People + Culture Team via using the subject line: Transitional Support Worker - Youth Initiative - Tamworth enquiry via EthicalJobs - we welcome applications from First Nations people as well as those from diverse backgrounds!
We thank you in advance for your time, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.