Youth and Family Support Specialist
6 days ago
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth & Family Worker to join our team at The Salvation Army. As a key member of our Landsdale House program, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and supportive environment for young people aged 15-18.
Your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues to enhance outcomes for young people facing homelessness. This involves creating individualized case plans, collaborating with clients to address their needs, and maintaining accurate records.
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of trauma-informed care, and experience working with vulnerable populations. Your ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team will also be essential.
Key Responsibilities- BUILD EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FACING HOMELESSNESS.
- DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL CASE PLANS IN COLLABORATION WITH CLIENTS INCLUDING A RANGE OF INTERVENTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE CLIENT'S NEEDS.
- ACCURATELY MAINTAIN UP TO DATE CLIENT RECORDS AND DATA FOR ALL CLIENTS.
- WORK WITHIN THE IDENTIFIED SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND ALONGSIDE STAKEHOLDERS TO ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
- IDENTIFY RISKS TO CLIENTS AND STAFF BRINGING THEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MANAGER.
- IMPLEMENT SAFE WORK PRACTICES BOTH IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN THE COMMUNITY WHEN WORKING AWAY FROM THE OFFICE.
- ENCOURAGE SELF-DETERMINATION AND PARTICIPATION OF EACH CLIENT.
This is a casual position, and the successful applicant will be required to work shifts. We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of $34.43 per hour, plus meal allowances and entertainment benefits.
If you have a passion for working with young people and are committed to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
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