We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team of casual youth workers!

We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

The Role
To assist young people who are experiencing homelessness using trauma informed and person-centred service models. The refuge program is a 3-month program which provides 24/7 wrap around support to the young people residing at the property. Our goal is to prepare and empower young people to transition to their chosen exit option as well as to support them in achieving any goals they have identified for themselves, including restoring positive relationships with family and community.

Hours of Work
The refuges operate on a rotating roster of a combination of day/afternoon and sleepover shifts, across two locations in Sutherland and Penshurst. Casual staff will be offered all shifts available under this roster. This role falls under Project Youth's Lone Worker Policy, as only one staff member is rostered at a time.

Salary
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 3.

The Main Responsibilities
8.1 Participate in direct service delivery and provide timely support, advice, information, and/or referral services to young people at risk who require assistance.

Duties

Facilitation and management of shared home living environment.

Operation of referral and intake during designated hours.
Using assessment tools to assess the needs of young people who contact the program.

Provide information, advice and guidance to young people, families and carers, community members and other services who come into contact with the program on a range of issues.

Working with young people to advocate and ensure access to services and entitlements.

Supporting the development of life skills and social skills through support tasks, household activities and spending time with the young people.

Provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to reside in.

Completion of CIMS notes, incident reports, safety plans, and handover documents.

Ensure safety and provide duty of care for all young people and staff during situations of crisis.

Conduct regular reviews of support plans in collaboration with the young people.

8.2 Participate in administrative, quality improvement and accountability requirements.

Duties

Participate in organisational processes with Lead Youth Worker including performance appraisals and service planning, evaluation and improvement.

Accurately record and contribute to data collection requirements and contribute to the monthly project report and annual report, where required.

Contribute to and work within policies and procedures of Project Youth, as well as NSW legislation, including but not limited to privacy and confidentiality policies.

Participate in mandatory training per the Workforce Development Policy.

The Person
Essential

Qualifications in Social Science, Humanities or other relevant disciplines and/or relevant experience

Experience in youth service delivery and understanding of youth social issues

Demonstrated skills in support planning with young people, including outcomes-based goal setting

Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as individually

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Proven ability to build rapport and trust with young people whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries

Proven ability to work with a diverse range of young people

Proven ability in taking referrals and conducting assessments based on individual needs

Critical thinking skills

Understanding of WHS requirements

High level of written and oral communication

Computer literacy

Understanding of trauma informed practice and a person-centred approach

Drivers licence and own vehicle

Current Working with Children's Check

Current National Police Check

Desirable

Current First Aid Certificate

Experience working in a residential setting

Experiencing in preparing support notes using a client database

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination