Youth Support Worker

4 days ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia Baptistcare SA Full time

**About us**:
Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

**About the **role - Casual**

As a Youth Support Worker, you’ll contribute to the day to day running of a youth accommodation facility. You’ll support and empower vulnerable and at-risk youth who voluntarily come to our facilities. You’ll build rapport with our young people, to empower them to be independent and live their best lives.
- Your responsibilities will include_, _but are not limited to:_
- Promoting young people’s independence
- Supporting and developing young people’s life skills, creating a welcoming, friendly and inclusive environment using trauma informed care
- Positive role modelling skills to assist young people achieve their goals in accordance with the Care Plans and Program objectives.

**About you**:
You’ll be passionate about youth and ending the cycle of homelessness. You’ll be eager and enthusiastic, calm under pressure and hard working. Most importantly, you’ll strive to help vulnerable and young people become the best version of themselves in a non-judgmental and inclusive way.
- You’ll also have the following skills and experience:_
- Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Youth Work, Community Services or a related field;
- Experience working with aboriginal people and communities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ and their communities
- The ability to engage with young people and build strong relationships
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle a busy caseload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to follow processes and procedures to ensure quality and reporting data is maintained

**Specific Requirements**:
Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:

- Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s License
- DHS Child-Related Employment Screening or Working With Children check
- National Police Clearance
- A Successful Psychological Suitability Assessment in accordance with Department of Child Protection requirements
- Training: Provide First Aid
- Training: Safe Environments for Children and Young People - 'Through their Eyes'
- Ability to work across a 24 hour 7 day a week roster
- To be considered for employment with Baptist Care SA, you must have an up-to-date Covid 19 Vaccination status or be able to provide an appropriate medical exemption.

**Why work with us?**

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

- A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 3.1)
- Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

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