Youth Worker

1 week ago

Kalgoorlie Boulder, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

1

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.  

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.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Accommodation Service (KBYAS ) accommodation and support to young people at our 6 room residential home in the heart of the Goldfields region.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and dedicated full time youth worker, based at our Kalgoorlie location. Reporting to the accommodation team leader, you will provide support to young people experiencing homelessness and other trauma in a safe and psychologically informed environment aligning to our National Model of Car - Journey to Independence.

This is a full time (9 shifts) on a fixed fortnightly roster working both days (7am start) and afternoons (9pm finish)

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS award, level 4.

You will successfully

  • Establish effective relationships with young people and key stakeholders to encourage favourable outcomes for young people facing homelessness

  • Develop an individual case plan in collaboration with young peoples and include a range of interventions that clearly address young people's needs.

  • Provide advocacy and support in accordance with the contractual requirements of service delivery

  • Work within managed timeframes both individually and as a member of a larger multi-system team

  • Maintain accurate and up to date client records and data for all clients in accordance with TSA standards and procedures

  • Delivery service to young people (some complex) using trauma informed car practice as part of a psychologically informed environment

You will have

  • Minimum Certificate III in Community services, or significant relevant experience working with youth, youth at risk or within a residential care environment

  • Experience working with young people - some with complex needs or in a residential care environment

  • Experience with case management

  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office systems

  • A valid Employee Working with Children Check

  • A WA Driver's licence

  • First Aid Certificate

What we offer 

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)

  • Flexible working conditions

  • Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits

  • Paid parental leave - 12 weeks

  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme

  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity

  • Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes

  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;

  • Opportunity for career development;

  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution  

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
  • people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
  • people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

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