We are seeking an experienced and driven youth worker to join our growing team of dynamic youth workers.

The Organisation:

Albany Youth Support Association is the leading Youth services organisation in the Great Southern with over 40 years of experience.

The position may work up to .8 FTE and may work across different programs across the organisation.

The Opportunity: Outreach and or Residential Youth Worker

The role/s provide early intervention and preventative support to ‘At Risk’ young people predominantly 12 to 18 years of age. Supporting young people to connect with appropriate support services, family members, school staff, peers and their communities thus increasing their networks. The role will provide mentoring, advocacy, referrals as well as case planning and case management through delivery of any of the following programs; the Denmark Youth Outreach Program, the Denmark School Wellbeing Officer program, Residential Youth worker and/or as maternity leave cover for the Supported Housing Outreach Tenancy Program.

The position will require considerable initiative in delivery of service, developing relationships/partnerships and has a significant amount of administrative and reporting requirements. The roles available may be based at the Youth Great Southern – AYSA Youth Centre or at Young House, however; may be predominantly mobile, outreaching to young people within the school environments and beyond where necessary.

The role will work with young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours who are likely to have experienced various forms of trauma and are exposed to multiple risks. The role/s will use positive approaches that build on skills and abilities to enhance strengths and further develop resilience. The Youth Worker will actively facilitate mentoring/ role modelling activities to engage with young people at risk which may at times include activities as a means of engagement.

If employed as a Residential Youth Worker the availability to work sleepover shifts will be required.

Essential Criteria:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of issues effecting young people e.g. substance use and mental health

Minimum Certificate IV Youth Work or like, and minimum of two years experience in education, youth services, or the not-for-profit services sector

Ability to engage and work with young people who have complex needs in a face to face and group situation

Ability to assist development of life skills and emotional regulation through intensive case management and the development of specific programs when appropriate

Ability to communicate effectively with young people particularly in a small group situation

Understanding of duty of care and Youth Work Code of Ethics

Computer literacy and time management / organizational skills

Ability to work flexible hours, as required.

Knowledge of “Trauma Informed Practice” and “Strengths Based Models”

Desirable

Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of and comfort with various forms of social media including the negative effects on mental health.

The occupant of this position will require the following prior to appointment:

Current C or C-A class drivers’ licence.

Current Senior First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain same on commencement.

Working with Children Check.

National Police Certificate (within six months) and Traffic Infringement/Conviction Records.

Certificate IV / Diploma in Youth Services, Community Services, or equivalent combination of experience

Must have commenced appropriate tertiary studies or meet the minimum experience required

Minimum two years experience working with youth or the not-for-profit services sector

To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today.

You will be required to provide a current resume, two references relevant to your previous two years of employment, and a cover letter detailing your experience and skills in relation to the specified selection criteria.

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the recruitment process. Any shortlisted applications will be contacted directly.