Youth Worker (Outreach)

• Permanent
• Part time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
• Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience  + 11% Employer superannuation
• Other document required on top of the CV - Cover letter

About the position

As a member of a small team, the Outreach Worker provides crisis intervention, assessment, case management services and ongoing support to minimise the harm of drug use to the young person. It is expected that the Outreach worker will conduct ongoing casework with a caseload of up to 12-15young people – comprising comprehensive assessment, case planning, provision of drug and alcohol interventions, out postings, working with other professionals, families and significant others.

Some of your key selection criteria will be:

1. Experience in working with complex and vulnerable young people experiencing problematic substance use.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the principals and practice of harm minimisation orientated treatment and prevention interventions, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug treatment
3. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and ability to practice a range of interventions including assessment, case work, care planning, advocacy, group work, crisis intervention and collaborative outreach based service delivery.
4. Highly developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds and age groups.
5. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team setting.
6. Well-developed written, organisational and communication skills

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below 

Please note:

1. Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
2. 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.
3. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Rodney Donald, Community Manager, on 98907855 regarding the Youth Worker (Outreach) – Recruitment Ref. Number - 004_2024.

• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.