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Youth Worker

4 months ago

Dandenong, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

4

Start your career with The Salvation Army today

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia.

Oasis Youth Services provide safe and secure accommodation and professional support for young people who are homeless, by establishing rapport and providing individual, flexible support through a person centred framework .

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Youth Worker to provide life skills training programs and work with the team to ensure the achievement of case plans and to also enable young people to achieve independence as far as possible in areas of their life.  

Reporting to the Team Leader and Regional Manager, this is a permanent, part-time(18 hours per week) position on a 4 week roster with a combination of active and passive hours. This position is based in Chisholm, ACT. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 3.

You will successfully

  • Provide safe and secure accommodation and professional support for young people who are homeless by establishing rapport with young people and providing individual, flexible support through a person centred framework. 

  • Ensure the young people are not subjected to any form of abuse.

  • Build rapport and engage with young people through appropriate activities and strategies, in order to identify and respond to their immediate needs.

  • Conduct contextual centre-based and living skills/training programs and assist in ensuring relevance to the needs of the young people is maintained. 

  • Acquire, develop and maintain a good working knowledge of accommodation and support options.

  • Work collaboratively and professionally with external agencies.

  • Work effectively within a team that fosters and empowers continuous improvement.

  • Meet Work Health and Safety obligations.

You will have

  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People Certification.

  • Current ACT Driver License.

  • Current Senior First Aid Certification.

  • Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV level) in Youth Work, Social Work or related field.

  • Computer skills – Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn database programs.

  • Experience in youth work or within a Specialist Homelessness Service.

  • Demonstrated experience in engaging young people of varying cultural, racial, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

  • An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.

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 .

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