AddressAbout the role
The Youth Support Program (YSP) is a Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS) providing referral, advocacy and practical support within a Case Management framework to young people (aged 15 – 25) and accompanying children, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role aims to strengthen young people’s independent living skills and if necessary parenting skills, by addressing individual needs to assist with maintaining stable accommodation.
Selection Criteria:
- A relevant tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor of Social Work, Welfare or Behavioural Science and/or proven relevant experience to this role.
- Demonstrated experience in the Youth Services Sector, particularly with disadvantaged young people.
- An understanding of working within a case management framework and a strength-based approach to provide effective support to young people with complex needs.
- An understanding of issues related to youth homelessness and how to address them.
- An understanding of the impact that family violence and other complex trauma has on the safety and stability of young people.
How to apply:
Visit our website, https://junction.org.au/careers/, to download the full application pack which outlines the application procedure.
Applications will only be accepted when sent to ***********@junction.org.au
Your application must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Statements addressing each of the selection criteria points (found in the application pack)
- Reference Check Consent Form (found in the application pack)
Submit your full application via email to ***********@junction.org.au
Applications close at 10.00 am, Friday 21 June 2024.
For any other inquiries, please contact People & Culture 02 6043 7***.
Junction Support Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identified as LGBTIQA+.
