Youth Support Specialist

3 days ago

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia The Salvation Army Full time
About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.

We offer 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

Our Youth Services provide an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. We offer 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.

Oasis Youth Services provide safe and secure accommodation and professional support for young people who are homeless, by establishing rapport and providing individual, flexible support through a person-centred framework.

About the Role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Youth Support Worker to deliver professional and consistent support to young people who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

This is a Casual position based in Surry Hills, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Crisis Award Level 1.

The roster has shifts 24/7 and includes overnight stand-up shifts.

Your Responsibilities
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment for all residents residing within the refuge setting and provide informal support to all clients of the program.
  • Assist residents to manage and maintain individual and shared living spaces, as well as assist in the daily cleaning and maintenance of the refuge environment to a high standard.
  • Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessments for all young people.
  • Maintain accurate record-keeping that meets legislative standards and are completed within a timely manner.
  • Complete orientation for new residents on the expectations of living at Oasis Youth Services Crisis accommodation and appropriate behaviours for a successful refuge stay.
  • Work to the direction of case management plans in assisting young people to attend appointments relating to health, housing, finances, education, justice, and social inclusion as required.
  • Support the living skills program and run some group work sessions such as fitness, cooking etc.
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in social sciences, welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred. Relevant experience in a social service environment.
  • A current and valid NSW Working with Children Check.
  • A current NSW Driver's licence.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • Knowledge of youth homelessness, crisis intervention and the ability to collaborate with other program areas.
  • Demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships with clients based on social work, youth work and psychologically informed environments.
  • Demonstrated skills in engaging & working with young people with complex support needs including AOD, mental health, out-of-home care, FDV and adolescent violence.
  • Assessment skills and knowledge of a range of theories including attachment, trauma, child and adolescent development and strengths-based approaches.
  • Demonstrated capacity to time manage within a crisis setting while maintaining required documentation.
  • The competency to work solo when required and respond effectively to critical incidents in a safe manner.
What We Offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

  • Flexible working conditions
  • Financial discounts / benefits
  • Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
  • Opportunity for career development;
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.

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