Job Details
Application close by COB on 16th December ****
Full Time (76 Hours per fortnight)
Fixed Term until 30th June ****
Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
About us
Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive, youth-specific community service organisations that enable young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
YSAS is a Child Safe organisation.
We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting them from harm or abuse who come into contact with or access our service.
We are committed to people from diverse backgrounds and identities being included, represented and having equal opportunity to participate in our organisation and the communities in which we provide services.
We strive to create conditions where people feel safe, enfranchised and valued, valuing lived experience, wisdom, insight, and knowledge.
About the position
As a member of a small team, the Youth Worker (Outreach) provides direct service activities, crisis intervention, assessment, case work/case management services and ongoing support to minimise the harm of drug use to the young person.
The role requires working independently across a range of areas with support from the team and supervisor.
Key Selection Criteria
Experience working with young people presenting with complex needs in an outreach capacity, especially issues related to alcohol and drug use.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of harm minimisation-oriented treatment and prevention interventions, and knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug and alcohol treatment.
Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and ability to practice a range of interventions including complex drug and alcohol assessments, case work/case management approaches, care planning and review, advocacy, group work, crisis intervention and collaborative outreach-based service delivery.
Highly developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups, including the ability to model appropriate behaviours and motivate them.
Experience of co-operative and collaborative work practices with other service providers (e.g. Youth Justice, Child Protection, Victoria Police, Out of Home Care Providers) and community groups, and well-developed liaison and networking skills.
Skills in written communication, including report writing, case notes, and data recording.
What our young people request from our workers
Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:
"A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn't treat everyone the same. Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner. It takes time to trust someone, but it's worth it when you know they've got your back. Authentic human connection is important, being authentically human, while having a holistic, flexible and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person's life and intersectionalities. It's about making sure workers don't just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive."
Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.
Why work with us?
YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met.
YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, fertility leave, blood donor leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
Access to learning and development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Please Note
As part of our employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check and have a current Working with Children Check.
You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Emma Hutchinson, Community Manager, on ********-*** regarding the Youth Worker (Outreach) position, Recruitment Ref.
Number – 119_****.
Equal Opportunity and Safety
YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
YSAS has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child-safe organisation.
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