After Hours Practitioner

514943

Collingwood, VIC, Australia, 3066

Northern Suburbs, VIC, Australia

Western Suburbs, VIC, Australia

Casual

Part Time

• Your role

The role calls for experienced practitioners to work as part of AV's after hours program, responding to complex after hours matters supporting our 28 residential units, foster carers and any other person needing support.

The is an outreach role, providing hands on services to colleagues carers and our young people when additional support is required, such as in times of crisis, providing additional staffing support in our residential youth houses, supporting young people out of hours with transport, police or medical matters. You need to be able to make complex decisions, offer expert advice, problem solve and support staff and carers, putting your expertise to use in a hands on capacity.

This role is based out of one of our residential youth houses in St Albans however will likely involve work supporting clients and colleagues in a number of different locations across the North West suburbs of Melbourne.

About you

Experience is key, you are making tough decisions and support programs during difficult times

Previous experience working with young people of all ages

Experience working with young people self harming, experiencing mental health issues or substance affected

Calm and resilient

The ability to work effectively with a team to achieve program goals and objectives

What is in it for you?

A high hourly pay at SCAHDS level 5 with penalty rates for after hours work

Part time rostered work with guaranteed weekly hours (Casual role may also be available)

Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay

An established team with support from colleagues and experienced team leaders

A varied and challenging yet tremendously rewarding role

Ready to take the next step?

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