About Phoenix:

Phoenix Specialised Youth & Disability Services operates throughout Victoria 24 hours a day 7 days a week, providing skilled and qualified youth and disability support workers to various community service organisations.

Our philosophy of care provision is based on providing opportunities to improve the lives of individuals and delivering the highest standard of care and support.

Our experience in the community services sector includes (but is not limited to):

• Youth Residential Care
• Youth Out-of-Home Care
• NDIS Support Coordination
• Community NDIS Supports
• Forensic NDIS Supports

About the role:

We are currently seeking fully qualified and experienced youth residential workers to support young people in residential care, across Melbourne and regional Victoria - locations include Eastern suburbs, North-Western suburbs, Moe, Morwell, Bendigo and Ballarat.

Phoenix emphasises the importance of working within a therapeutic model of care to form positive relationships with vulnerable young people, supporting and promoting their safety, physical and emotional wellbeing.

Working within these highly dynamic environments, you will be expected to support young people who have experienced high levels of trauma, and as a result may present with complex behaviours of concern or have significant risk factors.

Why Phoenix:

When you join the Phoenix team, you will become part of an agency that genuinely values their workers, and understands the complexity and importance of the work that you do. You will be provided with the following:

• A supportive office team available 24/7 when you need them
• Flexible working hours and appropriate work/life balance
• Access to EAP assistance and debriefing as required
• Opportunities for professional development and skill-building

About You:

• A deep understanding of therapeutic care and how trauma can impact the life of a young person.
• Familiarity and understanding of working within therapeutic and ethical frameworks.
• A commitment to creating/maintaining safe and nurturing environments for at-risk young people.
• Punctuality and reliability
• Awareness of the importance of documentation and communication within teams.

In addition to the above, all applicants must have the following qualifications/checks:

• Qualifications: Minimum Cert IV Child Youth and Family Intervention or a recognised relevant qualification with Mandatory Top Up Units
• Minimum 6 months paid field experience
• Employee WWCC
• Victorian Drivers Licence
• Cleared Police Check (no older than 6 months)
• Proof of Right to Work
• Updated First Aid and CPR Certificate
• 2 current Referees (must be supervisor or above)

If you would like to join the Phoenix team, please click ‘Apply Now’ below.

For more information visit:

https://phoenixss.com.au/recruitment-2/residential-worker-2/