Youth Development Worker

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging: up to $15,900

Wellbeing Support: private health and

Career advancement opportunities at WM

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking a Youth Development Worker to deliver specialist housing support for young people aged 16-25. The role focuses on outreach, advocacy and person-centred case management to promote stable housing outcomes.

You will build partnerships with community services, develop individual support plans, maintain records and ensure safety and compliance while supporting volunteers and students as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering trauma-informed, person-centred case management and care planning.
• Ability to assess client needs, plan referrals and advocate for housing support.
• Strong communication, engagement with young people and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred case management to young people 16-25 via outreach and housing support.
• Develop, implement and review individual support plans with clients.
• Coordinate referrals with community services and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate client records and program data, ensuring safety and policy compliance.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Human Services

Social Work or related field

Job description

Your Role as Youth Development Worker - Specialist Youth Housing Service As a Youth Development Worker with our Specialist Youth Housing Service (SYHS), you will provide person-centred case management to young people aged between 16-25 through outreach, advocacy and housing support and strengthening community connections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct assessments to identify client needs, risks and eligibility for support services.
• Provide case management, advocacy and practical support to help young people achieve stable housing outcomes.
• Develop, implement and review individual support plans with clients.
• Build strong partnerships and coordinate referrals with community services and key stakeholders.
• Deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports, client records and program data.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with safety, compliance and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with team members, participate in training and supervision, and support volunteers or students when required.

This is a part-time position consisting of 30 hours per week.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment giving you more in your pocket.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Community Services or a related field, or equivalent experience in the sector.
• Experience providing trauma-informed, person-centred case management, including assessments, care planning, advocacy and referrals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people facing complex challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community services and stakeholders while managing client outcomes, records and administrative requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work.

Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion.

We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values.

People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story - what's yours?