Youth Worker

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia YSAS Full time

Applications close at 11:59 on Sunday 03 December 2023
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Friendly inclusive positive culture
- Permanent
- Part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- 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 crisis intervention, assessment, case management services and ongoing support to minimise the harm of drug use to the young person. It is expected that the Outreach worker will conduct ongoing casework with a caseload of up to 12-15 young people - comprising comprehensive assessment, case planning, provision of drug and alcohol interventions, out postings, working with other professionals, families and significant others.

**Some of the key selection criteria for this role are**:

- Experience in working with complex and vulnerable young people experiencing problematic substance use.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of harm minimisation-orientated treatment and prevention interventions, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug treatment.
- Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and ability to practice a range of interventions, including assessment, casework, care planning, 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 and age groups.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Well-developed written, organisational and communication skills.

**Please note**:

- Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 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 Rodney Donald, Community Manager, on 98907855 regarding the Youth Worker (outreach) position - Recruitment Ref. number
- 113_2023.
- YSAS has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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