- Work with young people experiencing homelessness
- Located in Burwood at the Kirrang Wilam Enhanced Youth Refuge
- Part time 34.2 hours per week, fixed-term to 6th September 2027
Your role:
Seeking a hardworking and motivated individual to perform a Therapeutic Youth Practitioner role within the Kirrang Wilam Enhanced Youth Refuge. This position requires an individual with a strong working knowledge of the youth homelessness sector and the ability to work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This position requires a competency in case management as well as the ability to contribute to the day to day operations of the refuge.
You will be an experienced and motivated individual working alongside the Youth Support Workers in coordinating psychosocial assessments and providing input regarding the therapeutic care and case management needs of the young people within the Enhanced Youth Refuge.
Who are we looking for?
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level.
Experience working with complex young people and a good understanding of the issues facing homeless young people.
- A strong ability to develop a therapeutic alliance with young people who have experienced significant family disruption, personal trauma and who present with complex psychological and social needs.
- Capacity and commitment to work effectively with young people in a therapeutic setting.
- Relevant experience and competence in the Human Service field including working with young people across ages.
- Demonstrated understanding of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
- Highly effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.
- A sound understanding of theories relating to trauma and attachment as they relate to delivering a therapeutic framework in services for young people who have suffered neglect and abuse.
- Ability to select and utilise relevant theoretical frameworks and tools in formulating suitable psychosocial assessments of young people and the ability to implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- A demonstrated ability to engage and work in a collaborative manner within a multi-disciplinary team, including youth work staff.
What you need to know:
- Salary offers start at $115,339 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS)
- Office location: Burwood
- Part time, fixed term to 6th September 2027, covering parental leave. 4.5 days per week, 34.2 hours, 0.9
- Reflective supervision and feedback to support you to develop your skills.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport EIP and EAP.
- Access to discounted health insurance as well!
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
- Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.
Ready to take the next step:
Could you please apply for the role before midnight on Sunday 2nd August.
To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume through the portal.
The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting position you need to call Meranda Young via email at [email protected]
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
