Add expected salary to your profile for insightsSupporting people in their time of need is at the heart of what we do at Youturn. Our organisational culture is built on trusting relationships that are meaningful and inclusive. We listen to understand, we embrace diversity, and we offer a safe space free from judgement. To ensure our young people receive individualised support, we invest in team members who embody our values to foster a collaborative culture of excellence.Youturn is a leading national not-for-profit organisation delivering Health and Community Services to vulnerable people of all ages across Australia.Our Golden Beach Crisis Accommodation Property provides 24 hours, fully supervised support to young people (16 to 25 years) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It is run on a one to four model where we employ one youth worker to four young people. You can find out more at www.youturn.org.auBenefits for Youturn Team MembersWe offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals.Enjoy 12% superannuation plus access to generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 meal entertainment benefits, to further maximise your take-home pay, offering you even greater advantages such as partial exemptions for Remote Area Benefits, Relocation Expenses and Car Parking (if eligible).Custodian Vehicle: Allocated vehicle as part of your salary package!Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexibility for negotiating start/finish times, tailoring your career to your lifestyle!Wellness Leave: Recharge with 5 days of paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata).Paid Parental Leave: Unlock 12 weeks of paid parental leave benefits after just one year of dedicated service.Annual Leave Loading: Receive additional pay with annual leave loading.The OpportunityAs a Support Worker, you will contribute to the ongoing development of activities initiated by the 24/7 Accommodation programs and Youturn. Your focus is on supporting young people who may be or are about to experience homelessness to achieve personal goals and quality of life that involves being active members of their communities. You will work with young people on their independent living skills, addressing barriers they may be facing and supporting their case plan to achieve long-term accommodation.This is a casual role based in Golden Beach with the possibility to travel across the Sunshine Coast if needed.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide appropriate information and support to new residents to assist them to feel comfortable in their new environment.Contribute to initial assessments of clients needs and provide information and assistance in accessing appropriate services and resources for support.Contribute to the development and implementation of individual case plans within a Client Centred Case Management Framework.Supervise residents with particular attention to the hygiene, health, safety, education and general wellbeing of residents.Tertiary qualification or working towards tertiary qualifications in the human services field (minimum Certificate IV level).Knowledge and understanding of the principles of client centred practice, ensuring the wants and needs of the client are at the forefront of service delivery and demonstrated ability in applying such principles.Knowledge of issues facing young people who are experiencing homelessness, in the child protection system and/or facing severe barriers to achieving stability and security in their personal lives.Passionate about teaching young people essential life skills and improving lives.Knowledge and understanding of child protection systems, mandatory reporting requirements and available supports and interventions.Demonstrated experience in developing rapport and communicating with young people, families, volunteers, students, relief staff, staff, management and colleagues from community agencies, including people from diverse cultural backgrounds, government and non-government organisations.Demonstrated understanding of clients issues and ability to articulate and negotiate on the clients behalf.Other RequirementsThis position will require work outside business hours and/or across a 24/7 roster, which may include day shifts, sleep over shifts, weekend shifts, public holidays etc. to best support the individual program and client needs.Successful applicants will also need to hold a C class Open driver licence, State Working with Children Check and hold, or be eligible to apply for, a Licensed Care Suitability Check issued by the QLD Department of Child Safety, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.We care about you!Professional Supervision: Benefit from professional supervision available to support your growth and development as a Case Officer.Employee Assistance Program: Access our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for support.Annual Professional Development Budget: An annual training budget is allocated to support your continuous learning and growth.Reimbursement for Checks: Receive reimbursement for your working with children check upon starting with us.Employee Referral Program: Up to $2,000 for successful referrals.Corporate Fitness Discounts: Enjoy discounted rates at participating fitness centres.Rewards Gateway: Gain access to a wide range of exclusive offers across various retailers through our partnership with Rewards Gateway.For everyone who shares our passionWe encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience.Wed love to meet you!If you have the skills, experience and passion to fit our team, please take the next step and submit your resume and cover letter.Please note that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as applications are received.Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years'' experience do you have as a support worker?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Have you been referred to this role? If yes, please advise who has referred you.Can you please provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience align to this role? #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Support Worker - Homelessness