Youth Worker

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.
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 currently seeking values-driven and proactive Youth Workers across multiple positions (including casual), reporting to the Team Leader. You will provide support to young people between the ages of 15 and 17 years of age at Burlendi Youth Housing. Burlendi operates 24/7 resulting in staff operating over a combination of shifts including passive night shifts.

You will successfully
- Provide support to young people in line with Youth Services model of care and associated Frameworks
- Build effective relationships with clients encouraging self-determination and participation
- Provide ongoing assessment of client's issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exist
- Ensure all clients are provided with safe accommodation, on-site supervision, guidance and support across all life domains
- Ensure clients receive constructive advice on budgeting, shopping, cooking/nutrition, household cleaning etc.
- Maintain accurate and up to date logs as means of effective communication

Requirements of the Role
- Diploma qualification in social work, Youth work, welfare, community development or related field
- Demonstrated level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous roles, service and study/development
- Psychological Assessment (in line with Children and Young People Safety Act 2017)
- Through their Eyes (Reporting Abuse and Neglect) Training
- First Aid Certificate
- A current Working with Children's Check
- A willingness to undergo a National Police check
- Current Drivers Licence

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

Enquiries

For any enquiries please contact Paul Mundy on
- 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_