* Part time (60 hours p/fortnight) and casual positions located in South Hedland.
* Salary $37.35 p/h under the SCHADS award for part time positions + regional allowance of $10.12 p/h + super
* This role will include nights and weekends.
* Salary packaging benefits.
* Discounts with a major health insurance provider.
* Access to a confidential and professional counselling service for employees and their family members.
Other benefits:
* Making a real difference in your community and being part of a team that celebrates your successes and supports you during challenges.
HOPE has been a provider of community services in Western Australia for over 120 years, providing support for people in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence.
About the Opportunity:
The role’s primary function is to work with other staff to create a safe and respectful home environment for young people to assist them in taking responsibility and making healthy life choices. Facilitate activities and support young people to achieve their goals, developed in their strengths-based daily personalised program, and bail conditions whilst in the residential services.
Shifts are varied, including a mixture of weekday shifts, weekday evening/overnight shifts, and weekend day/overnight shifts. Staff work a mixture of shifts as part of their role.
Reporting of incidents as required by HOPE and the funding body within contractual timeframes.
Requirements of the Role:
* Work within the Bail Practice Manual and HOPE policy to provide a safe environment for young people residing in the service and for co-workers.
* Support up to 4 young people in a residential service when on shift, helping them achieve their goals and bail conditions through pro-social activities.
* Facilitate the strengths-based personalised program for the young person developed by the Coordinator.
* Ensure regular conversations occur with each young person and Coordinator regarding their progress and satisfaction in implementing their activity plan.
* Provide opportunities for young people to experience healthy lifestyle and recreational activities.
* Be a role model to young people and provide them with non-judgmental and compassionate support.
* Transport young people to and from programs and appointments as required.
* Support young people with supervised family visits (where approved and appropriate).
About you:
* Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Youth Work, AOD, or similar qualification, or relevant level of experience (minimum 1 year in a similar role).
* Experience in delivering services (programs) to young people (group or one-on-one).
* Experience and/or willingness to work with young people with challenging behaviours.
* Ability to communicate well with young people and an understanding of Aboriginal culture.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and Client Management Systems for reporting and record keeping.
* Strong problem-solving skills to manage difficult situations.
* Ability to prepare meals and maintain a clean and healthy environment.
* Ability to engage in outdoor recreational activities.
* Understanding of and adherence to working within personal and professional boundaries.
* Current knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
* A broad knowledge of drug and alcohol, mental health, and youth justice issues and how they impact on young people.
* Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices and Care.
* Knowledge of the effects of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) on young people (or willingness to undertake training).
* MHFA certification.
* An interest in a range of hobbies, e.g., woodwork, craft, gardening, food, and cooking.
Appointments will be subject to:
* Australian residency/visa.
* Satisfactory National Police check (within 3 months).
* Current C or A class driver's license.
* First Aid Certificate.
* Verification of identification by the Department of Justice (DOJ) prior to appointment.
* Suitable referee.
Our Culture:
Hope strives to provide a safe workplace and promotes progressive policies that prioritise the health, safety, and unique needs of our team. Hope’s ambition is to be an employer of choice by supporting staff to grow, learn, innovate, and achieve their potential.
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 hr@hopecs.org.au
1 August 2023South Hedland Western Australia, AustraliaCasual/VacationHealthcare & MedicalPsychology, Counselling & Social Work
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