Youth Outreach Worker

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 581633
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Highlights

• Have an impact on the youth of South Australia
• Support young people to strengthen their engagement in community
• Multiple positions available

Role Details
The Youth Outreach Worker is a role within Regional and Remote Services and is accountable to the Senior Project Officer for:

• Engaging assertively with Aboriginal young people and their families to address issues and at-risk behaviours and assist Aboriginal young people to access relevant government and non-government services for better life outcomes.
• Supporting Aboriginal young people and their families, to access case management.
• Assessing and responding to the individual and complex needs of Aboriginal young people and facilitate positive experiences for young people, family members, significant others and the community.
• Supporting partnerships with youth service providers and the local community to develop diversionary local responses, particularly in high-risk locations.

Key outcomes and accountabilities:
1. Work in partnership with local youth service providers, Department for Education and SAPOL to engage with young people where they gather with a flexible and assertive approach.
2. Work with the Outreach team to collaborate with the community to deliver programs and activities that engage Aboriginal young people, including a combination of recreational, cultural, educational and other activities.
3. Communicate across government and non-government organisations, families, communities and with individual clients to strengthen the support in managing the key issues and challenges.
4. Identify clients with complex needs requiring further assistance and referral.
5. Work in a culturally appropriate manner with community, kin and family to achieve outcomes for the young person.
6. Maintain accurate documentation and for clients and other organisational records.
Note: Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department. The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
A Certificate qualification in youth work, mental health, community services or other relevant field and/or relevant work experience deemed to be the equivalent is desirable.
Role Status: Term up to 30/06/2024
Salary Range: $66,590-$70,968 (OPS3)
Location: Port Augusta
Enquiries: Kayleen Patterson, 0467 248 065 Email:
Applications close: 29/02/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.