Aod Youth Worker

The Salvation Army

Townsville, QLD, Australia
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Holistic person-centred care
24-hour residential environment
Pro-social activities engagement
As a Casual Youth Worker, you’ll be right at the heart of supporting young people as they navigate challenges with alcohol and other substance use on their path to recovery

Job Summary

  • As a Casual Youth Worker, you’ll be right at the heart of supporting young people as they navigate challenges with alcohol and other substance use on their path to recovery.
  • You’ll help create a safe, secure, and welcoming 24-hour residential environment where young people can feel supported and empowered.
  • The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.

Matching Summary

As a Casual Youth Worker, you’ll be right at the heart of supporting young people as they navigate challenges with alcohol and other substance use on their path to recovery.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Holistic person-centred care
  • 24-hour residential environment
  • Pro-social activities engagement
  • Client record keeping
  • Incident reporting and response
  • Transporting clients in vehicles

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of substance use issues
  • Understanding of mental health issues
  • Understanding of disability issues
  • Active listening and crisis intervention

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV or higher in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, or equivalent
  • Experience supporting people with alcohol and other drug concerns
  • Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to manage unpredictable behaviour
  • Driver's Licence
  • Working with Children Card

Work Rights

Not specified

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