Youth Worker

The Salvation Army

Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
Schads crisis award level 1; benefits: nfp salary ...
Full time, 24/7 shifts (including overnight stand-up shifts)
24/7 shift work including overnight stand-up
Intake and risk assessment for young people
Managing complex support needs including aod
The Salvation Army is seeking a proactive Youth Worker for its Surry Hills location, focused on supporting homeless or at-risk young people. The role includes delivering professional support, managing living environments, and collaborating with case management plans, within a values-driven organization committed to social change

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army seeks a values-driven Youth Worker to deliver professional support to young people facing homelessness.
  • Employees receive meaningful benefits including NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free plus meals and entertainment benefits.
  • The role requires working in a safe refuge setting while assisting residents with living skills and daily maintenance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Salvation Army is seeking a proactive Youth Worker for its Surry Hills location, focused on supporting homeless or at-risk young people. The role includes delivering professional support, managing living environments, and collaborating with case management plans, within a values-driven organization committed to social change.

Salary

SCHADS Crisis Award Level 1; Benefits: NFP salary packaging ($15,900); Up to 8 weeks purchase leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24/7 shift work including overnight stand-up
  • intake and risk assessment for young people
  • managing complex support needs including AOD
  • maintaining accurate legislative record keeping
  • running group work sessions like cooking

Nice-to-have

  • values-driven and proactive approach
  • building effective relationships with clients
  • knowledge of trauma and attachment theories
  • collaboration with other program areas
  • capacity to time manage in crisis setting

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in social sciences or welfare
  • Current NSW Working with Children Check
  • Current NSW Drivers licence
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Relevant experience in social service environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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