Residential Youth Worker YSHAC

• Join a values driven, life friendly organisation
• Casual opportunity based at both Rockingham and Spearwood sites
• Casual rate of $48.33 per hour

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Y-Shac assists young people aged between 15-20 years old who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in crisis accommodation and 16–25-year-olds who are in transitional housing.

The role supports young people living in Y-SHAC emergency accommodation, which includes providing emotional, practical and crisis support. You will work as part of a bigger team and build relationships with young people; you will implement individualised safety and wellbeing strategies and provide practical support and advocacy to young people as deemed appropriate and agreed. You will deliver youth work support in line with developed case management plans and facilitate opportunities for learning and development of independent living skills.

This is a casual position based. The successful candidate will need to be able to work across both Rockingham and Spearwood sites.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Youth Work, or Community Services
• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with and motivate ‘at risk’ young people
• Ability to work independently and appropriately respond to crises as necessary
• Ability to accept, respect and work with young people:
  • from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities
  • from different cultures, particularly with Aboriginal & CaLD young people
  • who may identify as LGBTI
  • from all belief systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated behaviour management, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills
• Record keeping skills, including the ability to work with computer software packages
• Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field
• Flexibility for shifts, including weekends, public holidays and sleep-overs

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, current WA Working with Children's, Provide First Aid Certificate and a WA Drivers Licence.

Impact and Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

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• Casual rate of $48.33 per hour
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible, family friendly working conditions
• Great workplace culture

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

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For further information please contact Andrew Shaw w.au

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is an organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment, reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.