Casual Youth Support 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.
Oasis Sydney is The Salvation Army’s response to youth homelessness in Sydney’s inner city. Working collaboratively and in partnership with others who share and understand our values, Oasis provides access to over 20 programs and services that offer critical points of intervention and support for at-risk young people between 16 and 25 years of age.

From crisis and transitional accommodation, right through to case management, education and training; living skills, vocational programs, counselling and outreach services, Oasis works to re-establish choice, self-worth and confidence in a safe environment.

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Youth Worker to assist in the facilitation of the efficient operations of the Crisis Accommodation program, creating a client centred therapeutic environment for the young people using this service.

This is a casual position located in Surry Hills.

You will successfully- Assist in the creation & daily running of a therapeutic environment within the Crisis Accommodation Service which promotes the physical, emotional, spiritual & social development of young people-
- build rapport & engage with young people in order to respond to their immediate needs & offer appropriate support- Conduct life skills/training programs and assist in ensuring the programs continue to be relevant to the needs of the participants- Acquire and maintain a good working knowledge of accommodation and support options for homeless people both within TSA Network and external agencies

You will have- An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army- Tertiary qualifications in youth work, welfare or related areas- Knowledge and understanding of youth homelessness, health and welfare issues, and appropriate intervention- Previous social and community service work experience in the youth service sector- Demonstrated experience in engaging young people of varying cultures, races, economic, social and educational status- Flexibility with work hours to meet operational requirements of position required.- Current Working with Children Check- Current NSW Driver License- Current Senior First Aid Certificate- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

What we offer- As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members- Corporate Private Health Insurance rates- Supportive and encouraging organisation- 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. _
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