Aboriginal Youth Worker - Homelessness Youth Services

Marist180

  • Sydney, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 10 days ago
"As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons."About Marist180Marist180 is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating positive change for vulnerable young people and their families. We believe that when individuals feel connected to a supportive community and have access to education, accommodation, and employment they can achieve their goals.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleThe Youth Worker is an integral part of a larger therapeutic team dedicated to supporting young people in accommodation with their daily activities. In this role, you will help them develop their personal, living, and social skills while acting as a mentor to foster positive change. Marist180 is currently seeking applications for an Aboriginal Identified Youth Worker for a part-time permanent position. This role requires availability for shift work, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts.Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Implement and monitor individual plans in collaboration with the House Manager
  • 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 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 strength 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.
  • Complete set house tasks for effective house management including reporting of safety concerns.
  • Maintain documentation and records as per Marist180 procedures, including completing accurate and progress reports, communications, timesheets, and financial records.
  • Contribute to a positive, safe and productive workplace,
  • Engage in reflective supervision with house manager and participate in learning/ development opportunities.
  • Respond to reasonable directions from house manager and care team.
Desired Skills and ExperienceTo be considered for this position, you are required to have:
  • Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services, or a related field, or a Certificate IV in Community Services with ongoing progress toward a Diploma.
  • 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 (or willing to obtain)
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence
  • Provide consent to complete a verification of the Residential Care Workers Register managed by
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.ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

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