Youth After hours Diversionary Service (YADS) Community Outreach Worker
Part time | Hobart Region | Wed–Fri Afternoons/Evenings
CatholicCare Tasmania is seeking a compassionate Community Outreach Worker to join the expanding Youth After hours Diversionary Service (YADS). Working alongside Anglicare in a two worker model, you will provide trauma informed, early intervention support to young people in public settings across Hobart, Glenorchy, Bellerive and Bridgewater.
In this role, you will:
•Engage young people safely in the community including demonstrating culturally appropriate and safe practices
•Provide practical assistance (transport, essentials, supported referrals)
•Support brief intervention, referral to needed supports, planning and risk assessment
•Maintain accurate records and contribute to program improvement
•Participate in YADS on call
You bring:
•Experience supporting people facing adversity
•Strong communication skills and confidence in dynamic public settings
•Well practiced selfcare strategies, resilience and confidence and comfortability in working with clients who may present with character and ‘spark’
•Ability to work within trauma informed, safety first practice
•Relevant qualification (or working toward) in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health with experience in engaging with young people
•WWVP, Police Check, Driver Licence & First Aid
Join an organisation driven by hope, connection, authenticity and courage, making a real difference for vulnerable young people.
Apply now with your cover letter and responses to the selection criteria.
Applications Close- 12 April 2026
Selection Criteria
Trauma Informed Outreach Practice
· Demonstrated ability to deliver outreach based, trauma informed brief interventions with a safety first approach in public settings.
Experience Supporting People Facing Adversity
· Demonstrated experience providing support to people experiencing distress and complex life challenges, including recognising and working with people’s intrinsic resourcefulness.
Assessment, Planning, and Referrals
· Demonstrated capability to facilitate assessment and planning, identify barriers and support needs, and make supported referrals to services and accommodation.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
· High level communication and interpersonal skills with service users, family/carers, Tas Police, colleagues, and other providers—including in public “hot spot” locations.
Risk, Safety, and WHS
· Proven ability to apply dynamic risk assessment and follow two worker safety protocols during community outreach; adherence to WHS policies to ensure safety of self and others.
Digital and Administrative Proficiency
· Proficiency with mobile technology (e.g., iPads) for consent, information sharing, and field data capture; demonstrated accuracy in documentation and records management.
Professionalism and Autonomy
· Ability to work autonomously within organisational policies and procedures; a high level of professionalism and willingness to engage in reflective practice.
Values and Cross Agency Alignment
· Ability to work in alignment with CatholicCare’s workplace principles and, where relevant, Anglicare’s values and practice principles within a cross agency two worker model.