Youth Worker / Case Manager

At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion andjustice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’schallenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care andcommunity services to more than 12,000 South Australians in needevery year.

Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, arespect for everyone’s unique worth and a passion forempowering people. Explore our vision and values: https://unitingsa.com.au/about-us/

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to join UnitingSA’s teamas the Youth Worker for Youth Services to provide culturallyappropriate case management services, programs and support forYoung People and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally safe case management services to young Aboriginal people and their families.
• Work in partnership with young people and their families to develop goals, and implement strategies to meet their needs.
• Identify and set priorities, and manage high workloads to meet deadlines.
• Provide creative problem solving and application within a range of case management models.
• Provide information and referral pathways to support and encourage self-management.
• Deliver a culturally appropriate service that acknowledges culture, diversity and the impact of complex needs of young people.
• Work in partnership with young people and their families from a strengths-based perspective.

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of working with vulnerable clients/families.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to young people.
• Understanding of the principles of social justice, empowerment and self-determination.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people with complex needs
• Demonstrated experience in case management including assessment, planning, referral and advocacy

In return, you will work in a passionate and motivatedorganisation where you can see firsthand the positive differenceyou make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. Webelieve in developing and investing in our team and providingwork/life balance through flexible work arrangements.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• A competitive salary in accordance with experience
• A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Other perks, including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jasmin Kollias,Program Manager on 0418 935 ***. For further information, a fulljob description can be located via our website: https://unitingsa.bigredsky.com/page.php?

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meetthe differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employmentopportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from allmembers of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds and mature aged people. To view our ReconciliationAction Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zerotolerance of child harm. Our robust human resources, recruitmentand screening practices are strictly adhered to during theapplication and interviewing process.  Our employmentscreenings include the following dependent on the requirements ofthe role - DHS Working with Children Check, DHS NDIS WorkerScreening Check, National Police Clearance and employment referencechecks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would liketo be considered for this opportunity please apply now. Applications close Monday 12th February 2024.

UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisementbefore the closing date if a suitable candidate isidentified.

Our application process is mobile friendly.

Attachments:
- JD - Youth Worker - Case Manager Youth Services (Urban Youth).pdf