Youth Worker - In Home Support & Outreach

HOPE Support Services is an accredited, charitable organisation seeking employees who align with our company values; Progressive, Collaborative, Compassionate, Dedicated, and Inspired. We want individuals who enjoy being 'hands on' when helping people, striving to achieve positive outcomes.

At HOPE Support Services, we recognise people want autonomy in their role, while being empowered with the right supports and tools to perform their tasks. We have worked hard to create an environment that allows this for our staff, and engage individuals who see this as a lifestyle choice and not simply a job.

As a HOPE Support Youth Worker providing In Home and Outreach Support, responsibilities and duties include (but are not limited to):

• Work a variety of shifts - weekday, afternoon, weekend hours, or sleepovers 
• Work in a range of environments; In Homes and in the community
• Work with a range of stakeholders; parents, young people, kinship/foster carers, Department of Child Safety, other essential Service Providers
• Attend stakeholder meetings, appointments, staff meetings
• Have high knowledge of individual cases, following case goals and plans as directed by your supervisor to deliver outcomes
• Reporting; following policy and legislative requirements. Providing detailed written reports with online tools provided, verbal reporting where required
• Link Young People in with appropriate networks and services where required
• Attend necessary training
• Implement principles and strategies to role model, mentor and teach Parents and Young People necessary life skills
• Maintain professional conduct along with HOPE values at all times

We are currently looking to hire In Home and Outreach Support Youth Workers to fill positions in the following regions:

Gold Coast and surrounding areas

Brisbane and Surrounding areas

Logan and surrounding areas

If you are reliable, think you match the above criteria, and would enjoy and actively assist Hope Support in its Vision of 'Empowering Individuals, Keeping Families Together and Young People Positively Engaged', then we would like to hear from you!

**Successful Applicants require the following:

• Current Covid-19 Vaccination Certification
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check
• Must have minimum Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Community Services related industry 
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Minimum of 12 months experience in youth work (residential setting), or similar industry
• Current valid QLD driver's license
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results
• Ability to work a range of shifts including sleepovers and weekend work

Please forward your current resume with cover letter to ********@hopesupport.com.au.

For any further information please contact Morris Savelino on 0401 872 ***

Remuneration is based on the relevant Industry Award.  Salary Sacrificing options also available.