Social Worker Youth Services

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- 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 a values-driven Social Worker to work
- alongside young people to assist with raising voices, expanding choices and creating change in their community and their own lives by developing the capacity of young people to participate in, connect with and contribute to their community.
- You will successfully
- Drive the Youth Services Youth Participation Portfolio at a strategic and program level by embedding genuine opportunities for youth participation, social enterprise activities, leaderships opportunities and roles for young people across The Salvation Army (TSA) Youth and Family Services programs
- Promote and integrate a culture of youth participation across Youth and Family services.
- Have a strong commitment to working with trauma and in a Psychologically Informed Environment.
- Establish effective relationships with young people that encourage self-determination and participation.
- Develop connections and formalise partnerships with key stakeholders such as local government and community organisations to create opportunities for young people in their local community.
- Contribute to the Youth Participation and Social Inclusion Portfolio Group and other relevant Youth Participation networks.
- Ensure that the voice of young people is reflected in program development and delivery by facilitating weekly Resident’s Meetings at Upton Road, Somerset and PCYC properties, and by conducting exit interviews with previous Youth Services clients.
- Develop a community at College Square, Somerset and PCYC properties through bi-weekly outreach visits that foster a sense of community and develop the life and living skills of residents.
- Promote social inclusion through facilitation of school holiday programs and other recreational activities, including community events to mark significant days such as NAIDOC Week and IDAHOBIT Day.
- Drive the Upton Road Social Enterprise Initiative and create opportunities for employment and education through facilitation of the Upton Road Seedling Sale (monthly) and the development of partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to maintaining the Upton Road permaculture gardens and promoting youth participation in the garden program.
- Work independently and respond effectively to critical incidents as per policy and procedure, including reporting all incidents and risks to management.
- Provide clear and relevant information at shift handover.
- Ensure all client interactions are documented with SAMIS and met program expectations around case note standard.
- Ensure all financial and administrative processes are followed as detailed in program policy and procedure manuals
- Engage in opportunities for reflective practice and opportunities for professional development and participate in supervision with line manager
- You will need to be available for the following shifts:

- Monday: 2pm - 8pm
- Tuesday: 2pm - 8pm
- Wednesday: 3pm - 10pm
- Thursday: 8am - 2pm
- This role also includes one Saturday a month: 9am - 2pm
- You will have
- Tertiary qualification in social sciences, welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred
- Relevant experience in a social service environment
- Victoria Working with Children check is required prior to commencement
- A current driver’s license
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check
- Role Capabilities
- Manages Relationships
- Connects positively with colleagues and partners within and outside TSA.
- Works proactively as required with TSA colleagues and partners within and outside TSA.
- Fosters cooperation across workgroups.
- Communicates Effectively
- Requests and provides information in well written formats.
- Appropriately requests and provides information verbally.
- Allows others time to speak.
- Listens to o