Youth Services Officer

Youth Services Officer
The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.
This position will work across our youth information centres at Narre Warren, Hampton Park, Cranbourne and our Casey 360 Bus. For more information on our centres: Find youth centres and services | City of Casey
Our Benefits:
A supportive learning culture where you can grow your career and even your qualifications.
Passionate and innovative team delivering impactful Youth Services
Discounted memberships to gym/pool, onsite carpark and more.
We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.
A bit about the role
Based in our lively Youth Information Centres, you will provide information, support and referral services to young people, enhancing the quality of life for young people and their families.
What you’ll deliver
Provide and promote information, support and referral service to young people, their families and networks
Develop and maintain working relationships with a range of service providers
Maintain a range of information options and resources
Provide an efficient and effective support process with the aim of referring young people appropriately
Develop strategies to encourage participation of young people from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and young people with disabilities in services and programs
What you’ll bring
A tertiary qualification in youth work, psychology, welfare or sociology, or experience in a relevant area
Proven experience working with and engaging young people
Understanding of contemporary youth issues
Knowledge of the range of services available for young people including accommodation, counselling, family support, legal, employment, drug and alcohol.
Experience planning and developing programs, activities and services for young people
Sound assessment and referral skills, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Victorian Driver’s License
Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History, Working with Children, Eligibility to Work, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio)
A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.
What’s next?
If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.
Position Description: Position Description - Youth Services Officer.pdf
To find out more about the role, please contact Chris McKenna, Team Leader Youth Information, on 9792 7025 and talent@casey.vic.gov.au
Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 3rd March 2024.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.
The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.
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