Youth Worker

About the Organisation

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth services organisation that supports 12–24-year-olds experiencing or at risk of homelessness and complex disadvantage.

We walk alongside each young person as we seek to understand their needs and goals, and we offer the safety, support and education that helps them to realise their potential.

Our Cultural Support team works with all areas of YOTS to ensure the rights and needs of staff, young people and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds are reflected in all of our services and programs.

The Role

We are looking for casual Youth Workers to contribute to the daily running of our youth crisis accommodation in Marrickville and Erskineville. This involves assisting our young people to meet their personal goals, develop their capacity to manage personal challenges, make informed life choices and live with greater independence. You will be responsible for creating case plans, developing client's life skills and making referrals as required to assist them to overcome their barriers, achieve their goals and build sustainable support networks.

The Person:

The successful candidates will have proven experience in youth work duties, and be able to build strong relationships with clients, external services and support networks. They'll be passionate, committed and take a trauma informed approach to their work. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member, possess a 'can do' attitude, and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team.

Essential criteria, including but not limited to:

• Minimum Certificate IV qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Welfare or related discipline.
• At least 2 years' experience working with disadvantaged young people preferably in a residential care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to utilise referral pathways; apply trauma- and developmentally-informed and strengths based approaches; and to achieve client outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work with Culturally Diverse clients and Aboriginal clients
• Superior communication skills, including diplomatic and effective liaison and interpersonal skills, and written and verbal presentation skills includingMicrosoft Office and Excel
• Ability to document, evaluate and report on tasks, service delivery and outcomes
• Demonstrated planning, organisational and superior time management skills
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of homelessness issues and its effects.
• Understanding of confidentiality in relation to client privacy.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate

Desirable criteria, including but not limited to:

• Diploma qualification in relevant field
• Knowledge and experience of trauma informed practice (TCI)
• Knowledge and experience in the youth sector, Specialist Homelessness Services and the Going Home Staying Home reform
• Knowledge and experience working with CIMS

What we can offer you:

• A supportive team environment
• EAP for yourself and your family
• Salary packaging up to $15,900

A valid and current NSW Working With Children Check, Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights are essential for this position.

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.

If you are excited by a challenge and have a strong focus on delivering quality youth work, we would like to hear from you.

To Apply

Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum).

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation. YOTS is committed to providing a safe environment where all children and young people are treated with respect and are protected from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.