Youth Worker

1 week ago

Fitzroy, Australia YSAS Full time
Applications close by COB on Thursday 11 April 202- Generous Salary Packaging

  • Employee Assistance Program available
  • Locations: Epping and Collingwood
  • Fixed-Term contract until January 202
  • Full_Time (76 Hours per forthnight)
  • Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience + 11% Employer superannuation

About the position


As a member of a small team, the Outreach Worker provides direct service activities, crisis intervention, assessment, casework / case management services and ongoing support to minimise the harm of drug use to young people.

Youth AOD Outreach workers are required to work independently across a range of areas with support from the team and supervisor.


Some of the Key selection criteria for this role includes:

  • Experience in working with young people presenting with complex needs in an outreach capacity, especially issues related to problematic alcohol and drug use.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the principals and practice of harm minimisation orientated treatment and prevention interventions, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug treatment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and ability to practice a range of interventions including complex forensic assessments, casework / case management approaches, care planning and review, advocacy, group work, crisis intervention and collaborative outreach based service delivery.
  • Highly developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups; including the ability to model appropriate behaviours and motivate young people.
  • Demonstrated experience of cooperative and collaborative work practices with other service providers (e.g. Youth Justice, Victoria Police, Child Protection, Out of Home Care providers) and community groups; including welldeveloped liaison and networking skills.
  • Demonstrated skills in written communication, including report writing, case notes and data
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Please note:

  • Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID19 guidelines.
  • As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.

Further Enquiries


For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Michael Enticott, Community Manager on regarding the Youth Worker (outreach) role - Recruitment Ref.

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