Youth Justice Advocate

22 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeSupport Full time $50,000 - $60,000
Make a Positive Impact as a Support Worker

Sydney Youth Coalition has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our Youth Justice Services team. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing professional, client-centred services to young people aged 10-21 who are involved with the justice system.

This is a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Our team uses a throughcare model that addresses underlying needs through relational, culturally safe, and trauma-informed approaches. We work collaboratively with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, families, and community to help young people successfully achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing compassionate, client-led support by undertaking collaborative, strengths-based assessments that centre each young person's voice, values, and lived experience
  • Supporting young people to reflect on and address underlying risk factors, while nurturing protective factors that support positive life choices, connection, and wellbeing
  • Delivering one-on-one and group programs/training with young people in custody and community
  • Advocating on behalf of clients with relevant services and Government departments, liaising and referring to other services as appropriate
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery

Requirements:

  • Passion and experience working alongside young people
  • Grounded in trauma-informed practice, with a strong understanding of the impact of adversity
  • Excellent engagement skills, with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with young people from diverse backgrounds
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including case note writing and report preparation
  • A positive attitude and collaborative spirit, ready to work as part of a close-knit team

What We Offer:

  • Salary packaging benefits
  • Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Access to corporate private health cover
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellbeing leave
  • Loyalty leave

About Us:

Our organization exists to support everyone's success. We invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education, and employment. To learn more about us, visit our website.

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