After Hours Casual Support Worker

Job Category: Community Services and Development About the program Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing (DFFH) – Homes Victoria to support young people, aged 16 – 25, of all gender identities through outreach support in the community, and occupancy support through our 24/7 residential program for 8 young people for up to 12 months. We support young people to work towards taking accountability, responsibility, choice and agency in their own lives; developing their independent living skills; engaging in education, training and employment opportunities; all with the aim of reducing reoffending, recidivism and experiencing homelessness. Role responsibilities Provide afterhours support, including day shifts, sleepover shifts, and stand up shifts, covering weekends and public holidays on a casual basis, to residents participating in the Blackwood Housing and Outreach Support program. Proactively engage with residents in a trauma-informed, strengths-based way, responding to the safety and security of residents and staff. Work independently with participants to undertake daily tasks and meet personal goals while adhering to operational requirements. Desired Skills and Experience Tertiary qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in the field. Ability and commitment to work as part of a team to support young people within a residential environment. Demonstrated skills in working effectively with young people experiencing substance misuse, mental health concerns, violent or aggressive behaviours and other complex problems associated with offending behaviour. Ability to provide sound assessment of crisis situations, including substance misuse, first aid and challenging behaviours. Strong commitment to working respectfully with a broad range of people, including young people with high support needs and potentially challenging behaviours. Ability to conduct oneself and undertake role responsibilities in a manner that reflects and upholds the organisation’s identity and ethos as encapsulated in its purpose, vision, mission and values. Capacity to engage in reflective processes aimed at strengthening and deepening a collective commitment to the organisation’s identity and ethos. Benefits An organisation that lives its values through day‑to‑day work. A welcoming and supportive relational environment. A comprehensive induction and orientation program. Ongoing training and development related to your role. Employee assistance program. A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits. Generous leave. Applications close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 th June 2026 Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation. We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents. Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jesuit-Social-Services