Housing & Homelessness Services (Community Services & Development)
Full time
Tax-reducing salary packaging options available
A fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven Coordinator who wants to make a positive impact to at-risk youths in our community in our Passages Perth team. About UsPassages Youth Engagement Hubs (PYEH) provide support to young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness at both our Perth and Mandurah facilities.
The Hubs provide support through essential needs advocacy, information, referrals, workshops, a range of visiting specialist services and the capacity to provide follow up.
Our dedicated staff work closely with young people using principles of empowerment to pursue their goals, interests and rights, and having confidence in their capacity to make decisions about their own future.
To learn more about our service, please visit Passages Youth Engagement Hub. About the RoleOur Coordinators take a leadership role in supporting staff, clients and students in managing the efficient day to day operations of the services provided by Passages Youth Engagement Hubs (Perth and Peel).
The Coordinator, Passages (Perth) will ensure quality outcome service delivery which works within the low threshold and change, therapeutic crisis intervention and trauma informed practice models.
Permanent Full-time positionWorking days are Monday – Friday with some flexibility required for after-hours ad-hoc events and presentationsOperate out of our hub in Perth, WAReports to the Manager, Homelessness ServicesThis is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive difference in the life of others. About You:Our team is highly driven by values such as commitment, compassion, integrity and respect.
We all have a genuine passion for working with people who are experiencing challenges.
To succeed in this position, you will have:
Significant experience working with people with complex needs including mental health, disability, homelessness, substance use and/or financial disadvantageHigh level understanding of trauma informed practice and the youth work code of ethics, and ability to embed into service deliveryDemonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with a range of stakeholdersTertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive relevant experience complemented by quality in-service trainingPrior experience in a leadership role and management of people and service delivery.Demonstrated ability to operate as an effective team member, with highly developed conflict resolution and interpersonal skillsWorking for Vinnies WAOur values are at the heart of our Society, anyone who comes into contact with us is better for it, our employees are supported to grow and nurture their capacity for leadership and resilience and hold mission at our core.
This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable West Australians, through a range of person-centred services and programs, made possible by the revenue raised through our Vinnies shops, generous donations, fundraising events and grants, and over 4,000 dedicated employees, volunteers and members.
More than this, as a not for profit, Vinnies WA are able to offer our employees:
Generous tax-reducing salary packaging benefitsLeave Loading + Birthday leave benefit15% team member discount card to use in our retail shopsFlexible and Hybrid working opportunities for eligible positionsScreening & Application ProcessAt Vinnies WA, we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment for children and vulnerable people to ensure that their rights, needs and interests are met and that they are protected from harm and abuse.
As such, we ensure that our preferred candidates are appropriately screened prior to any offer of employment, to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
Screening will consist of Police Criminal History Check, Legal right to work in Australia and Working with Children Check (if required).
If you are passionate about our "good works" and are excited for the opportunity to represent Vinnies WA, we would love to receive your application through SEEK (hit "apply now" below).
Please provide:
Current resume with details of 2 professional refereesCover letter addressed to Roberta O'Connor outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying (limited to 2 pages)We are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our Society.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, orientations and backgrounds.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
No recruitment agencies please.
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