Job Opportunities in Australia
October 25, 2024
The Salvation Army
Bundaberg
FULL TIME
Casual Youth Support Worker
Number of Positions Available:
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
The role is to deliver practical and emotional support to young people who are homeless and in crisis. To provide a referral service to appropriate community service providers. To deliver a safe, secure and clean environment for the client group, in a 24-hour accommodation setting.
This role is a casual position , based in Bundaberg , QLD
As the Youth Support Worker, you will have the responsibility for the following:
- Develop effective and supportive relationships with clients, ensuring that each client is treated with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
- Develop a co-operative relationship with all staff members, to ensure an effective team approach to program implementations and service delivery.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate life skills and other appropriate programs for clients.
- Provide information and referral service to non-government and statutory organisations, community organisations and individuals as required.
You must have;
- A qualification in social work, youth work, community work or equivalent.
- Experience working with young people who are homeless and/or in crisis within a Case Management Framework
- Experience working with young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.
- Desirable that the successful applicants have an understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, mental ill health and other disabilities.
- A national police record check is required
- Drivers Licence
- Working with Children Card
Salary - SCHADS Crisis Assistance and Supported Housing Lvl 1
What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
- Flexible working conditions
- 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
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 people 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
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