Youth Iap Worker

3 weeks ago

Sunshine, Australia Employment Plus AU Full time

Number of Positions Available:

1

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Youth IAP Worker to provide active response to young people requiring initial assessments and support those presenting at front-line services.

This is a 12 month fixed-term full-time position located in Sunshine, VIC.

The role you could play
- Assist clients to secure and maintain crisis accommodation options
- Complete comprehensive initial assessments (IAPs) for young people entering service for ongoing support and coordinate referrals
- Assess eligibility for a provision of Housing Establishment Funds and facilitation of access to other programs of financial assistance
- Maintain our youth hub in sunshine by making sure young people have access to food, drinks and limited necessities when presenting to the hub
- Develop connections and formalise partnerships with key stakeholders such as police, department of education, child protection and local business to respond to young people in the community who are sleeping rough or need access to support
- Assist clients to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers

What you will bring
- Tertiary qualification in social sciences, welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred. Relevant experience in a social service environment
- Knowledge of youth homelessness, crisis intervention and the ability to collaborate with other program areas
- Demonstrated skills in engaging & working with young people with complex support needs including AOD, mental health, out of home care and adolescent violence
- Working with Children Check
- Current Victorian Driver’s License
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_

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