Youth Refuge Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Youth Refuge Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full-time ongoing position available
• Footscray location
• Generous salary packaging available

About the organisation

At Melbourne City Mission we’re changing lives every day. We’ve been around for almost as long as Melbourne itself and are a responsive, creative and flexible organisation transforming the lives of people experiencing disadvantage. Our services extend across disability, homelessness & justice, palliative care, and education and early years. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference.

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About the program 

Melbourne City Mission are the largest provider of youth crisis accommodation in Victoria. There are four Youth Refuges within Melbourne City Mission – Stopover; WRAP – Western Region Accommodation Program; Iramoo and Vicky’s Place.  All of these four supported crisis accommodation services are for young people aged 16 to 24. 

All of the Refuges work within a strengths-based framework, and focus on assisting young people to build on their existing skills and develop their own capabilities.

The purpose of the role

The Youth Refuge Worker will assist with providing structured support, assessment and referral to young people and their children within the program and providing assistance to access appropriate accommodation options particularly youth housing, family reconciliation, private rental and public housing.

We are seeking applicants who have a qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare Studies or related fields. Experience in working with homeless young people would be desirable. A clear understanding of working within a case management framework including client assessment and intake processes will also be highly regarded.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, or related community services field (Certificate IV with demonstrated experience minimum).
• A clear understanding of working within a case management framework including client assessment and intake processes.
• Strong ability to actively and assertively engage young people with complex needs, particularly in a residential environment.
• An understanding of the homelessness service system with knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues, and principles in working with at risk young people.
• Knowledge of local and regional human service networks and service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills encompassing interpersonal, verbal and written, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and computer skills.
• Availability to work shift work including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Internet-enabled device for Time & Attendance when working offsite.

Desirable

• Experience working with young people experiencing homelessness.
• Knowledge of coaching, attachment and/or trauma informed practice.

A position description containing further information is available here.

For further information regarding this role please contact Anna Kneebone, Acting Team Leader Iramoo Youth Refuge, at [email protected].

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package including an attractive salary, access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and supportive work/life balance provisions. MCM recognizes the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our staff.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must include a current CV and address the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Please forward your application to: Anna Kneebone, Acting Team Leader Iramoo Youth Refuge via email [email protected].

Applications close at 5pm Monday 30 July 2018.       

Only applicants who are shortlisted will be notified. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

As part of Melbourne City Mission’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening checks process. Successful appointment to a position will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: National (and International if applicable) Police Check, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Right to Work in Australia, and current and valid driver license. All costs associated with safety screening checks with the exception of the National Police Check will be at applicants’ expense.

Our commitment to diversity

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager whose contact details are listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you.