Youth Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Youth Worker who will provide a safe and secure accommodation and professional support for young people who are homeless by establishing rapport with young people and providing individual, flexible support through a person centred framework. This position is responsible for providing life skills training programs and working with the team to ensure the achievement of case plans and enable young people to achieve independence as far as possible in areas of their life. Working within a multi-disciplinary team you will support a high quality service delivery culture which is in line with policies and procedures and the values and mission of The Salvation Army.

You will successfully
- Assist in the daily operations of a 24-hour Youth Service environment within the Youth Emergency Accommodation Network that promotes the physical, emotional, spiritual and social development of young people.
- Through appropriate activities and strategies build rapport and engage with young people in order to identify and respond to their immediate needs. Offer appropriate support within a person centered, framework and provide opportunities for young people to achieve their goals.
- Activities include relationship development, referral and assessment, development of community support and service plans, all in consultation with management and other staff
- Conduct living skills/training programs and assist in ensuring relevance to the needs of the young people is maintained. Ensure access for young people to relevant services and support options both within TSA Network and external agencies, and advocate as appropriate
- Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of accommodation and support options for homeless people both within TSA Network and external agencies and work collaboratively and professionally with other agencies.
- Participates in team activities, attends staff meetings when scheduled and demonstrates a supportive approach to other staff members which contributes to the overall team effectiveness.
- To meet Work Health and Safety obligations in line with TSA policy, procedures and relevant legislation

This is a fixed term (1 year term), full-time position located in Chisholm, ACT. Salary and accordance with the LASA EA Lvl 4.

You will have
- An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV level) in Youth Work, Social Work or related field
- Computer skills - Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn database programs
- Experience in youth work or within a Specialist Homelessness Service
- Demonstrated experience in engaging young people of varying cultural, racial, socio-economic and educational backgrounds
- A National Police Record Check
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People Certification
- Current ACT Driver License
- Current Senior First Aid Certification
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._

What we offer
- Flexible working conditions
- (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 y