* Full time, Part Time (50 hours p/fortnight) and casual positions located in Kununurra
* Salary $37.35 p/hr + super + regional allowance of $5.57 p/hr
* This role will include nights and weekends.
* Salary packaging benefits
* Discounts with a major health insurance provider.
* Access to a confidential, professional counselling service for employees and their family members.
Other benefits
o Making a real difference in your community and being part of a supportive team.
HOPE has been a provider of community services in Western Australia for over 120 years, supporting individuals in areas such as alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence.
About the Opportunity
The primary function of this role is to work collaboratively with other staff to create a safe and respectful home environment for young people, assisting them in taking responsibility and making healthy life choices.
Facilitate activities and support young people in achieving their goals, developed through their strengths-based daily personalised program and bail conditions while in residential services.
Shifts will vary, including weekday shifts, weekday evening/overnight shifts, and weekend day/overnight shifts.
Responsibilities include reporting incidents as required by HOPE and the funding body within contractual timeframes.
Requirements of the Role:
o Work within the Bail Practice Manual and HOPE policy to ensure a safe environment for young people and co-workers.
o Support up to 4 young people in a residential service during shifts, helping them achieve their goals and bail conditions through pro-social activities.
o Facilitate the strengths-based personalised program for each young person, developed by the Coordinator.
o Engage in regular conversations with each young person and Coordinator regarding their progress and satisfaction with their activity plan.
o Provide opportunities for healthy lifestyle and recreational activities.
o Serve as a role model, offering non-judgmental and compassionate support.
o Transport young people to and from programs and appointments as required.
o Support supervised family visits for young people (where approved and appropriate).
About You:
o Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Youth Work, AOD, or a similar qualification, or relevant experience (minimum 1 year in a similar role).
o Experience delivering services (programs) to young people (group or one-on-one).
o Experience and/or willingness to work with young people exhibiting challenging behaviours.
o Strong communication skills with young people and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Client Management Systems for reporting and record-keeping.
o Strong problem-solving skills for managing difficult situations.
o Ability to prepare meals and maintain a clean and healthy environment.
o Willingness to engage in outdoor recreational activities.
o Understanding of and adherence to personal and professional boundaries.
o Current knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
o Broad knowledge of drug and alcohol, mental health, and youth justice issues and their impact on young people.
o Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practices and Care.
o Knowledge of the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) on young people (or willingness to undertake training).
o MHFA certification.
o An interest in various hobbies, e.g., woodwork, craft, gardening, food, and cooking.
Appointments will be subject to:
o Australian residency/visa
o Satisfactory National Police check (within 3 months)
o Current C or A class driver's license
o First Aid Certificate
o Verification of identification by the Department of Justice (DOJ) prior to appointment
o Suitable referee checks
Our Culture
Hope strives to provide a safe workplace and promotes progressive policies prioritising the health, safety, and unique needs of our team. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice by supporting staff to grow, learn, innovate, and achieve their potential. We invest in developing our people to sustain a workforce built on 'growing our own.'
Find out more about Hope on our website.
What to Expect Next
We vow to respond to every candidate that applies for a role at Hope/headspace. If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a phone call to discuss your skills further and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in person at our local office/Hub.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOPE acknowledges and welcomes diversity in all its forms amongst staff and clients, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex variations, religion, and socio-economic and relationship status.
To apply for this role, please click the apply button or for more information, please email
2 November 2023 Kununurra Western Australia, Australia $41.52-$44.68 p/h regional allowance $5.57 p/h Part Time Community Services & Development Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
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