Youth Worker

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities.

Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

We are seeking multiple part time and casual proactive Youth Workers. In this role you will provide quality client-centred support, to young people aged 15-24 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and requiring crisis accommodation

• Ensure Support is provided to young people in line with Youth Services Model of care and associated Frameworks
• Build effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation
• Ensure case management support is provided to clients in accordance with TSA case management models and standards of practice
• Identify and raise risks to clients and staff to the attention of the line manager
• Report and record incidents/hazards via online management system timely and accurately
• Identify service gaps and provide recommendations for service delivery improvements to Team Leader / Program Manager

These part time and casual roles are located in Karratha, WA. The salary and conditions for this role are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 4 Award.

• Minimum Certificate 3 or 4 in Human Services or related field, or relevant equivalent experience in the Human Services Industry
• Experience in working with youth in community or residential setting desirable
• Drivers licence
• First aid certificate (current or able to get within three months)

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

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 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 National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.