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Youth Worker HomelessnessAccordwest • Bunbury, WA, AU
Youth Worker Homelessness

Youth Worker Homelessness

Accordwest • Bunbury, WA, AU
3 days ago
Job description

Job Description

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Job Category: Community Services and Development

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Accordwest believes ‘Every Story Matters’, not just for our clients, but for our employees as well.

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About Accordwest

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Located and servicing people across the coastal and inland regions of the Southwest, the Gnaala Karla Booja of the Noongar nation, Accordwest is a not for profit (NPO)with a passion for helping our clients become more engaged, connected, and resilient, so they can go on to live strong, independent, andmeaningful lives.

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At Accordwest, our values guide how we work, lead and support each other. We are committed to living our values with Act with Integrity, Demonstrate Courage and Journey Together in everything we do, from the way we collaborate to the way we servce our clients and communities. We're looking for people who not only bring strong skills and experience, but who also embody these values through their everyday actions, decisions and interactions.

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Casual and Part-time positions are currently available.

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Our dedicated Youth Homelessness Team supports vulnerable young people (aged 15-19) to access crisis, transitional and long-term accommodation, reconnect with family and build independent living skills.

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Primarily based within our youth homelessness provision, our Youth Workers inspire and encourage our young people to transition through Accordwest’s programs. OurYouth Workers strive to provide a safe and nurturing homelike environment for young peopleby helping to build self-esteem and confidence,enhancing everyday life skills,and providing supportto achieve their goals and aspirations.

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Our young people can often present with complexities such as mental health concerns, experiences of childhood trauma, substance use issues, learning and development disabilities, and disengagement from education and pro-social recreation activities. In light of this, ourYouth Workers must be creative, solutions focused, resilient, and have passion and commitment to our young people.

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The role requires day and overnight shifts which provides the opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life and support them to transition to a brighter future.

Desired Skills and Experience \n

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  • Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or Community Development or progression toward a vocational or tertiary human service qualification.
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  • Experience with case management support and contribute to the implementation of participation, safety and cultural plans.
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  • Demonstrated experience with managing complex or challenging behaviour.
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  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for record keeping and case
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Successful applicants will be required to provide

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  • Valid WA Drivers Licence
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  • Police Clearance (within the past 6 months)
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  • Working with Children Check
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  • Complete a pre-employment medical – arranged by Accordwest
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*Accordwest will submit on your behalf Department of Communities Record Check

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply. Noongar’s come from this land, our spirit, our heart, our mother, our father. Our leaders, our grandmothers and grandfathers and our elders from the past.

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Eachof our employees bringa diversity of skills, experience, and open enthusiasm to listen, learn and build on the vision of Accordwest.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds and abilitiesto apply.

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If you need further information please contactp

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Accordwest reserves the right to commence the shortlisting processatits discretion and close campaigns should a suitable applicant be found.

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