School Youth Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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Why this role matters

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.

About the role

We are seeking a value driven Youth worker that will through the Mission and Values of The Salvation Army (TSA) and TSA Independent Non-State Special Assistance Schools, engage students in sustainable Education, Training and Employment Pathways. Provide students with appropriate responses that enhance their emotional, physical, spiritual, psychological and social needs. Enable students to foster healthy, safe and respectful relationships with family, community and significant others.

You will successfully
- Support the Engagement Policy by, encouraging students to continue engaging in education at TSA Independent Schools and complete their education and transition to further education, training or employment.
- Monitor Attendance Policy as a means of increasing awareness of students experiencing barriers, and implement client focused engagement strategies to foster a more positive educational and learning experience.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with policy, including spreadsheets, data bases and individual files.
- Identify and provide appropriate assistance to student experiencing difficulties at school and /or at home which may put them at risk of disengaging from their learning.
- Monitoring and supporting students social and emotional wellbeing
- Provide information, support referral and advocacy for students
- Develop and maintain business partnerships for students to access work tasters, work experience and traineeships.

This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Riverview, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS level 4 award.

You will have
- Minimum of Diploma level qualifications in community/youth services, education or similar discipline or minimum Certificate qualifications and/or extensive experience.
- Demonstrated experience, skills and knowledge with working with students with trauma histories and/or are ‘at risk’ of being disenfranchised from school.
- Experience in effective case management and facilitation.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- An understanding of trauma, mental health and social and emotional development
- A national police record check is required
- Drivers Licence
- Working with Children Card

What we offer
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Flexible working conditions
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- 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,