At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people at risk of homelessness with daily living skills and emotional wellbeing.
- Company: Join Marist180, a child-safe organisation dedicated to youth support and empowerment.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Other info: We encourage diverse applicants, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Youth Work or similar, plus experience with young people.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Special Homelessness Services Youth Worker - PPT and Casual Opportunities
"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
We value the unique knowledge, perspectives and lived experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to our organisation and the communities we support."
About Marist180
Marist180 is a child-safe organisation.
We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do.
We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.
The Position
The Youth Worker - Specialist Homelessness Services is a member of a broader support team that works collaboratively to assist young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The role supports young people with day-to-day living skills, independent living goals, emotional wellbeing, and community connection, while providing a safe, supportive and trauma-informed environment that encourages positive choices and promotes stability, resilience and personal growth.
- Primary accountabilities of the role of Youth Worker include, but are not limited to:
- Support the implementation of each young person's case plan in collaboration with the House Manager and other stakeholders involved in the care of the young person.
- Engage with, develop and maintain effective communication and positive relationship with the young people in care to develop a positive mentoring relationship.
- Assist with the development of personal and living skills through encouragement and promotion of positive self-care, food, hygiene, and financial practices.
- Assist with the development of educational, vocational and social skills through encouraging participation in leisure, recreational, sporting and community activities.
- Provide assistance with and encourage the young person in care with their day to day activities.
- Establish an appropriate balance between the needs of a young person and the needs of the group.
- Assist each young person to effectively manage their own behaviour through self-awareness and strengths-based approach in line with Marist180 guidelines.
- Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours or incidents and ensuring the safety of young people at risk of harm.
- Maintain documentation and records as per Marist180 procedures, including completing accurate and timely reports, communications, timesheets, financial records.
- Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace, including reporting of safety concerns and ensuring house is safe and clean.
- Engage in reflective supervision with house manager and participate in learning/ development opportunities.
- Complete set house tasks assigned for effective house management and respond to reasonable directions from house manager and care team.
- Actively contribute to a child-safe organisation by championing the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people; recognising and reporting child-safety concerns; and contributing to an open, accountable and learning culture where concerns, incidents and feedback are used to strengthen practice and prevent harm.
- Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services or similar.
Exceptions may be considered for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified candidates with relevant skills, knowledge and lived/community experience.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with young people in a residential setting
- Demonstrated ability to engage clients positively while maintaining own boundaries
- National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification
- Unrestricted Drivers Licence.
- Provide consent to complete a verification of the Residential Care Workers Register managed by Office of the Children's Guardian
At Marist180, you will receive
- A comprehensive orientation and training program.
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.
Marist 180 provide Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone.
We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
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Special Homelessness Services Youth Worker in Sydney employer: Marist180
Marist180 is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a child-safe environment where the wellbeing and rights of children and young people are paramount. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from collaborative work culture, flexible arrangements, and opportunities to engage in meaningful therapeutic interventions that make a real difference in the lives of those they support. Located in Blacktown, NSW, the organisation fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to enrich its mission.
