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You Connect (YC), formally known as youth connections, is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people living with a disability, have complex behaviours and/or have Mental Health diagnosis that impact their day-to-day functioning.
We support people of all ages by providing a range of services in capacity-building supports, community participation, employment readiness, and housing.
We are seeking professional Support Workers with Complex Mental Health experience to join our fast-growing team to provide support for our clients in the community and our Supported Independent Living (SIL) properties in the Newcastle region.
Your Duties may Include (but not limited to):
- Assisting with medication.
- Light household duties (SIL).
- Mentoring
- Transport
- Community Access
Benefits and Perks:
- Casual opportunities available with the option to go PT.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- SCHADS 2.1
- Ongoing shifts for permanent staff.
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing options (Part-time employees).
- Internal training and development opportunities.
- Staff Referral Scheme
- Staff Recognition Program
- 2x yearly staff celebrations.
- Free annual leave day in your birthday month!
About You:
- Reliable, empathetic and committed to supporting vulnerable people.
- Relevant industry experience and knowledge- Formal qualifications in Disability, Community Services, or similar, would be advantageous
- A comprehensive understanding of Mental Health issues and the challenges individuals face.
- Experience in supporting clients with complex Mental Health, drugs/ alcohol and a range of diagnosis is advantageous.
- Ability to manage and deescalate heightened behaviours.
- Experience supporting individuals who self-harm.
- NDIS Workers Screening Check (or be willing to obtain)
- Working with Children's Check- for paid employment
- Police Check
- Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID011 and CPR (or be willing to obtain)
- Current AU Drivers Licence
YC are an EEO organisation and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. Are you ready to join our growing YC family? Apply Now! Head to our website for further information: You Connect (you-connect.com.au)
To apply for this position, please email your resume to recruiting1@you-connect.com.au
