Address- Multiple casual opportunities available.
- Mount Waverley location.
- Seeking candidates who identify as male due to the specific needs of the young person.
Ability Assist has multiple vacancies available for qualified and experienced Youth Residential Support Workers to undertake casual shifts supporting a young person based in Mount Waverley. .
We are seeking candidates who possess a deep sense of compassion and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young people. Ideal candidates will be able to provide emotional support, build trust, rapport and role model positive behaviours.
We offer- Flexible Working Arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Support from a dedicated and passionate leadership team.
- Providing support and fostering engagement with a young person who has complex needs and behaviours of concern.
- Providing active support to a young person, within their home and out in the community to assist them in developing independence and improving their quality of life.
- Supporting and encouraging a young person to participate in a range of day-to-day activities based on their hobbies, interests and goals.
- Ensuring the safety of the young person and fostering an environment that supports their well-being and development.
- Attending to domestic duties including preparing meals and cleaning as required.
- Transporting clients to and from a range of different activities and services as required.
- Flexibility to work a range of casual shifts across a 24 hour period, 7 days per week.
- Experience working with young people with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
- Experience working with young people with disability would be advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and various stakeholders.
- Must be compassionate, considerate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of the client.
- Ability to provide emotional support and capable of building trust and rapport with clients.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong level of resilience.
- A minimum of a Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, or an equivalent qualification, in addition to the completion of the mandatory units of competency for residential care workers.
- Full Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
- Employee Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
- NDIS Worker Screening check (or willingness to obtain).
- First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to safely transport clients. Use of personal vehicle may be required (km’s reimbursed).
- Comprehensive Car Insurance.
Ability Assist is a community based, social purpose organisation with a strong commitment to empowering people to enrich their lives for a brighter future. We are a highly experienced residential out of home care (OOHC) and NDIS service provider working across many diverse communities across Victoria.
Established in 1994, in direct response to the deinstitutionalisation of disability and mental health facilities across Victoria, for the past 30-years, we have continued to provide a wide range of person-centred services for adults, children and young people, people with disability and/or complex care needs.
Our care ethos is underpinned by the principles of fostering independence, building skills and enhancing quality of life. We are deeply committed to delivering therapeutic, evidence-based, and holistic approaches to care, all aimed towards achieving positive outcomes for the people we support. Our passionate and dedicated staff actively choose to work with us, driven by a shared commitment to promoting empowerment, choice, and control for the people we support.
How to apply: Click 'Apply' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Seek website, you will need to upload your resume outlining your skills, experience and qualifications, and a cover letter summarising why you are interested in this opportunity.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the advertisement will close once we have shortlisted an appropriate number of candidates to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. Early applications are encouraged.
Candidates who do not hold the appropriate qualifications and experience required will not be considered.
If you have any particular questions regarding the position or would like a copy of the position description, please get in touch with Human Resources via email at **@abilityassist.com.au
