Overview
Number of Positions Available: 1. The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most‐loved charities. This role is a permanent part‐time position offering 30.4 hours per week and is based in Port Augusta. It is within the Country Youth Services team and reports to the Team Leader. Pay is in accordance with a SCHADS Level 4.
Why this role matters
Every young person deserves the chance to feel seen, supported and hopeful about their future. As a Case Worker, you will help young people move from disconnection, uncertainty or barriers to education, training and employment, building confidence and life skills.
Responsibilities
* Build trusting, empowering relationships with young people that encourage self‐determination.
* Provide case management support grounded in youth development and trauma‐informed practice.
* Work alongside young people to identify goals, strengths and opportunities for growth.
* Facilitate group programmes that build life skills, confidence and community connection.
* Support young people to engage and sustain education, training and employment pathways.
* Assist young people to access community supports and specialised services.
* Provide 1:1 support to strengthen independent living skills and social connection.
* Advocate for young people with government and non‐government agencies.
* Maintain accurate case notes and documentation aligned with TSA and funding requirements.
* Respond to risk, incidents and wellbeing concerns with professionalism and care.
* Promote youth voice, participation and feedback in all aspects of service delivery.
* Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that values learning and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Certificate IV in a community services related field (e.g., Mental Health, Community Services, Youth Work).
* Experience working with young people in a social services environment.
* Experience facilitating group work.
* Strong understanding of youth development, trauma‐informed practice and youth sector frameworks.
* Ability to build genuine, respectful relationships with young people, families and community networks.
* Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
* Confidence responding to challenging behaviour and supporting young people through crisis.
* Commitment to TSA's mission, values and inclusive practice.
* Driver's licence.
* First Aid.
Benefits
* NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free) and Entertainment Benefit ($2,650 tax free).
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling service.
* Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts.
* Discounted health and fitness programmes through Fitness Passport.
* Up to 8 weeks of leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
* Generous parental leave (12 weeks).
* Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA programme or activity.
* A supportive, inclusive culture with passionate and dedicated team members.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key capabilities of the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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. We 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.
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