About the Position

The Lead Youth Practitioner will deliver therapeutic support and casework for adolescent boys aged 12–18 who have experienced or are at risk of using family, domestic or sexual violence.

As a Lead Youth Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

Provide individual therapeutic support and case work for individuals

Facilitate weekly team meetings with staff in the program and allocate referrals

Mentor and support program staff

Advocate for culturally appropriate support and services

Undertake risk assessments and safety planning

Organise community events and represent the program at interagency meetings

Maintain accurate records and submit reports

Lead stakeholder engagement and promote the service

Why Join Us

You will have access to:

Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay

Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available

Additional leave provisions

Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

A generous external Employee Assistance Program

An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation

CCCSA, KWY and UCSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Relevant qualifications in social work, psychology, or community services

Experience in domestic, family and sexual violence, youth justice and child protection

Skills in therapeutic case work, advocacy and trauma-informed practice

Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Ability to lead and mentor staff

Strong communication and IT skills

Requirements of the role:

Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *

Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *

Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a current NDIS Worker Screening Check *

Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)

* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes

Further Information

For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to [email protected]

To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:

Cover letter

Copy of your resume

Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)

Contact details of three professional referees

For more information on the recruitment process refer to our guide here.

If you have any questions, need help with your application, or would like to request adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2020 or email [email protected]. We are here to help you through the recruitment process in a way that works best for you.

Applications close 9.00am Monday 20 October 2025

PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.