Youth Development Worker, Wellbeing and AOD Support, Foyer Oxford

3 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Anglicare WA Full time
Overview

Youth Development Worker, Wellbeing and AOD Support, Foyer Oxford at Anglicare WA

Responsibilities
  • Provide high quality, comprehensive alcohol and other drug education services to young people accessing the service
  • Deliver quality education and support to young people and the wider foyer team in relation to wellbeing, alcohol and other drug use
  • Build and maintain professional networks in the youth and homelessness support sector
  • Facilitate referrals and coordinate development programs with a focus on harm minimisation and promoting mental health and wellbeing
  • Offer informal counselling and support approaches
Qualifications
  • Diploma 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 eligibility requirements for full membership with Youth Work WA)
  • Case management and assessment skills
  • Ability to work with young people from a broad range of backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal & CaLD backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTI
  • 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 person-centred, trauma-informed and strength-based practice ethos
Role Details
  • Employment type: Full-time (1.0 FTE) contract
  • Contract ending August 2025
  • Salary starting from $86,950.50 plus 12% super and salary packaging
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (approx. $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
  • Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period
Application and Requirements

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year and a current WA Working with Children Check. Shortlisting will commence immediately. To apply, please click on the apply button and attach a current detailed resume and covering letter. For further information please contact Daniel Langlands, Community Development Coordinator on 0411 341 868.

EEO and Safety

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to safe environments for children and young people. Inclusive: We promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and 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, 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 with First Nations people for a better future.


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