Casual Youth Worker: Transform Lives 24/7

The Salvation Army; Townsville City; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Cultural supports

Résumé du poste

The Salvation Army is seeking a Casual Youth Worker in Townsville, QLD to support young people facing alcohol and other drug challenges. You will be part of a 24/7 residential program, building trust, guiding recovery, wellbeing and independence, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or related fields, with strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a flexible, resilient approach to shift work including

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues, mental health and trauma-informed practice.
• Current Driver Licence; Working with Children Check (Blue Card); First Aid Certificate are expected

Responsabilités

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Support case plans and individual goals.
• Coach life skills including budgeting, cooking and healthy living.
• Encourage participation in education, employment, recreation and community activities.
• Help reconnect young people with family, culture and community.
• Respond to crisis incidents and maintain accurate case notes.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes

Connaissances

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Conflict-resolution

Engage and empower youth

Formation

Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or related field

Description du poste

The Salvation Army is seeking a Casual Youth Worker in Townsville, QLD to support young people facing alcohol and other drug challenges. You will be part of a 24/7 residential program, building trust, guiding recovery, wellbeing and independence, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or related fields, with strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a flexible, resilient approach to shift work including