Youth Worker

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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.

- Oasis Youth Services in Canberra is seeking a suitably qualified Youth Worker to provide 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.

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.

We are seeking a values-driven and dedicated Youth Worker reporting to the Manager/ Team Leader to provide safe and secure accommodation and professional support for young people who are homeless.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Chisholm, ACT.

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
- Build rapport and engage with young people and offer appropriate support within a person centered, framework
- Provide referral and assessment, development of community support and service plans
- 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

You will have
- 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 valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Certification
- Current Senior First Certification
- An ACT Driver License
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
- people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
- people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background
- 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._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_