Youth Worker

4 days ago

Shoalhaven Heads, Australia MA MISSION AUSTRALIA Full time
  • Permanent part time | Various Hours available
  • 24/7 Roster Day shifts | Afternoon shifts | Night Shifts
  • $32.97 per hour plus penalty rates plus salary packaging
  • Location: Robertson NSW | Triple Care Farm
  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Join us at Mission Australia's Triple Care Farm, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of young people aged 16-24 on their journey to recovery from alcohol and other drug use. Nestled on 110 acres in the picturesque NSW Southern Highlands, our residential program offers more than just a place to stay – it's a holistic sanctuary of support and growth.

As a Youth Worker, you'll be at the heart of this transformative experience, providing essential support and supervision to our participants. From educating them on crucial interpersonal and living skills to organizing engaging sport and recreation activities, you'll help them build resilience and confidence for their future

Join a dedicated team that values compassion, teamwork, and innovation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Provide compassionate support and supervision to young people always ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Through engaging programs focused on interpersonal and living skills, you'll empower young people with the tools they need to thrive beyond their time at Triple Care Farm.
  • Your quick and accurate response to any incidents will maintain a safe environment, with detailed reports ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Work alongside young people to maintain facilities and complete meal preparation.
  • Collaborating with the Case Coordinator, you'll contribute to case planning and monitoring meetings
  • Maintain residential files ensuring behaviour records, progress notes are filed correctly.
  • Resolve participant complaints or refer them to a supervisor as necessary to maintain a positive and supportive environment
  • Supervise young people when attending any off-site activities ensuring their safety and adherence to program guidelines.

Requirements for Success

  • Relevant qualification and experience in working with youth in the community.
  • Knowledge of mental health issues, substance use treatment and working with youth.
  • Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Understanding of adolescent mental health issues and duty of care
  • First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your benefits

  • Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference.
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
  • Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you

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