Youth Worker

1 week ago


Spring Hill, 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.

The Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service offers a supportive environment where compassion and advocacy, support youth at risk who have become involved in the Justice System.

The Youth Worker & Justice Support role is a 12 month fixed-term full-time position located in Brisbane.

The role you could play
- Support young people to navigate the justice system
- Advocate on behalf of young people and where possible encourage self-advocating
- Support young people to receive social justice by advocating their access to community supports and pathways
- Identify and advocate systemic justice issues
- Provide assessment and referral, advocacy, information giving, case planning with young people
- Develop and maintain an effective network of referrals to appropriate service providers, both within the Salvation Army and externally

What you will bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work/Social Work or similar discipline. Minimum Certificate qualifications
- Alternatively, minimum of 5 years’ experience working with youth who are disadvantaged, complex needs or involved in the Youth Justice system
- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions
- Working with Children suitability card (Commission for Children and Young People Blue Card)
- Driver’s license
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

Your life at the Salvos
- 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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