Housing - Supported Residential Services | LauncestonPermanent, full-time position based in LauncestonThe position works on a rotating roster with the following shifts:9am to 5pm10am to 6pm12pm to 8pmThe successful candidate will need to work these hours across a rotating roster.About us:Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support, and more.About the Role:This role is responsible for delivering the Education First Youth Foyer (EFYF) model to students. The role requires the Youth Development Coach to work within the Advantage Thinking framework and to coach students to achieve their goals in education and employment. The Youth Development Coach will have at least fortnightly contact with students to ensure their Learning Plan is progressing to achieve adulthood independence. The role is responsible for delivering the EFYF model within an integrated and collaborative framework with relevant stakeholders and services in the community.The successful applicant will have:an understanding of the Housing Connect system including young people's pathways;knowledge of educational opportunities including vocational pathways;knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues relating to homelessness such as poverty, unemployment, health, family violence, substance use and other social factors which impact on vulnerable or at-risk people;understanding of Tasmania's current housing market and the difficulties facing low-income people trying to secure housing;concepts of social justice, social inclusion and empowerment and their application to practice;demonstrated skills in assisting people who are experiencing disadvantage including reflective practice;high level interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage with young people and a range of stakeholders, including real estate agents and business owners;excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage own workflows in conjunction with senior Housing staff.What we offer you:an attractive salary including Salary Packaging;a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;a friendly and supportive work environment.The Position Description can be found below.For further information about this position please contact Rebekka Gale, Manager – Youth2Independence at 0491 216 773 or ****** during business hours.The successful applicant will be required to:provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the first time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical;provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the 'APPLY' link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.
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