• Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
• Competitive remuneration with salary packaging benefits available
• Ongoing Part time opportunity. AM shifts (FTE 0.75)

About the Opportunity

The Accommodation Support Worker provides structured support to young people who are accommodated at Frontyard. The position is responsible for engaging and supporting young people in a way that promotes their strengths and empowers them and supporting them to find appropriate accommodation and engage with support services.

The Accommodation Support Worker is also responsible for assisting the general day to day running of the accommodation and maintaining a safe, positive and welcoming program environment.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Work toward client goals, in partnership with Frontyard’s case management, housing support and mental health teams, in partnership with young people.
• Deliver programs and support in an accommodation setting that foster young peoples’ independence and build on their strengths and skills.
• Undertake administrative and program tasks to enable ongoing operation of the program, including ordering food, managing contractors (such as maintenance or cleaning), washing linen, and assisting with rosters as requested. This includes undertaking specific after-hours administrative tasks and supporting the Youth Refuge teams, as directed by the Team Leader.
• Conduct risk assessments and create innovative and proactive responses to risks identified

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, community development or social work or related qualification or extensive community sector experience.
• A clear understanding of working within a key worker framework including intake, assessment and ongoing support processes.
• Understanding or experience working with young people experiencing homelessness, including knowledge of trauma informed or healing oriented approaches.
• Strong ability to actively and assertively engage young people with complex needs, particularly in an accommodation environment.
• An understanding of the homelessness service system with knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues, and principles in working with at risk young people.
• An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills encompassing interpersonal, verbal and written, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and computer skills.
• Availability to work shift work including weekends and night shifts.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.

Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact [email protected] to let us know how we can better support you to apply, using the subject line: Accommodation Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.

We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.