Youth Worker

Description:

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.

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. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Youth Worker, at our Pooraka. Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent, full-time position.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 3.

You will successfully

• Provide support to young people in line with Youth Services Model of care and associated Frameworks

• Establish effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation

• Provide support to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice

• Ongoingly assess the client’s issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit

• Ensure clients are assisted to access support services and establish community supports, including referrals to appropriate specialised agencies for counselling, therapeutic and remedial programs and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers

• Maintain that all clients are provided with safe accommodation, on-site supervision, guidance and support across all life domains to assist them successfully transition into independent living

You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)

• Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field

• Relevant experience in a social service environment

• Working with Children Check

• Psychological Assessment (in line with Children and Young People Safety Act 2017)

• A national police record check is required

• First Aid Certificate

• Through their Eyes (Reporting Abuse and Neglect) Training

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

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration