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Join to apply for the Drug Education and Support Worker role at Anglicare WA3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsFull time permanent (1.0 FTE) opportunity based in RockinghamJob OverviewYSHAC provides young people who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, with stable accommodation and personalised case management support to build skills for life, connect to education, training and employment and to access appropriate longerterm accommodation. The role involves delivering high quality and comprehensive alcohol and other drug education services to young people accessing YSHAC.ResponsibilitiesProvide high quality alcohol and other drug education services to young people accessing YSHAC.Work as part of a valuesdriven, lifefriendly organisation to support young people aged between 1520 years old who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in crisis accommodation and 1625 year olds who are in transitional housing.Qualifications & ExperienceDiploma level qualification in Human Services combined with significant skills and experience in youth work, or tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or related behavioural science discipline (must meet current requirement for eligibility for full membership with Youth Work WA).Case management and assessment skills.Ability to accept, respect and work with young people from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities, from different cultures (particularly Aboriginal & CaLD young people), who may identify as LGBTI and from all belief systems.Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field, including alcohol and other drugs, education, training and employment.Understanding of youth housing and accommodation systems.Strong practice ethos in being personcentred, traumainformed and strengthbased in your approaches.Current National Police Clearance valid within one year and a current WA Working with Children Check.Impact and BenefitsSalary starting from $86,950.50 plus 12% super and salary packaging.Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (approximately $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period.Inclusive and welcoming community that places people at the heart of all the work we do, encouraging broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.How to ApplyTo apply, please click the apply button and attach a current detailed resume and covering letter. Shortlisting will commence immediately.For further information please contact Rieki Rolle at [email protected] & Inclusion StatementsChild Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.We are proud to have a dedicated Aboriginal Staff Engagement and Cultural Lead to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees throughout recruitment and employment, reflecting our commitment to being a culturally safe and supportive employer.Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.#J-18808-Ljbffr