CYF Youth Worker

The Children, Youth & Families (CYF) Youth Worker role is designed to deliver active outreach to multiple youth-based programs in Mildura and surrounds. 

MASP is a not-for-profit organisation located in Mildura, Victoria and is seeking to fill multiple casual vacancies. 

The Children, Youth & Families (CYF) Youth Worker role is designed to deliver active outreach to multiple youth-based programs in Mildura and surrounds. 

The position will support the delivery of youth-specific program areas including: 

• Complex Case Management Service (CCMS)

In delivering Complex Case Management, you will be crucial in supporting children and families in the Statutory system. You will work directly with at-risk and vulnerable children and young people under Child Protection intervention.

• Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) After Hours

The YJCSS is an intensive support service that is designed to complement Youth Justice's (YJ) statutory case management role. It provides voluntary, community-based intensive support and services to young people involved with YJ, the role provides active outreach and engagement on a rostered basis outside of general business hours. 

 

Expected commencing salary of $ per hour plus statutory superannuation. Because MASP is a non-profit organisation, you also have the option to maximise your income through salary packaging.

Candidates applying via Seek are strongly encouraged to visit our Careers Portal ) to view a copy of the Position Description.

Essential role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Social Science, or other relevant tertiary studies, or enrolment upon commencement.
2. Demonstrated experience and skills in working with young people and families with challenging behaviours and social and emotional difficulties.
3. An understanding of the developmental and therapeutic needs of young people who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect.
4. Working knowledge of out-of-home care, child protection legislation and youth justice systems, including knowledge of local service system.
5. Understanding of childhood / adolescent development. 
6. Understanding of the behaviour management strategies and ability to implement these interventions as outlined in the client planning. 
7. Ability to work within the program guidelines, including the ability to adequately assess young people's needs and develop, evaluate and vary plans in relation to those needs.
8. Demonstrated communication skills appropriate to young people and referral points.

Highly desirable role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

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2. Experience in a not for profit / charitable organisation.

** Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description may not be considered.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Alycia Stevens, Senior Worker Complex Case Management, on .

Apply via our online portal ), making sure you include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter including responses to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description (2 to 3 pages in total)

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 1 December 2025.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment. Some applicants may be subject to additional requirements.

MASP is a Child Safe Organisation in Victoria and NSW. We are committed to meeting the highest child safety standards set by both states, and ensuring children in the Mallee region receive the best possible care and protection.

Why MASP?

• Our employees have access to 14 paid personal/carer's leave days per year, 6 weeks paid parental leave (on top of government entitlements), and an innovative EAP service from Sonder, among many other benefits.
• We deliver a range of services to children, youth, families, and people with a disability.
• We focus on outcomes for our clients and seek therapeutic models of care and a trauma-informed approach.
• We're inclusive of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, backgrounds and religions.
• We seek to be the benchmark organisation by which others model themselves.

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