Youth Worker (Group Work)

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service in Ringwood, VIC, is seeking an Outreach Recreation Worker to manage daily activities of the recreation program and support young people to engage in diverse community events. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will help participants access services and strengthen community ties.

The role emphasizes harm minimisation, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, and building connections with external community activities. Australian work rights required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex and vulnerable young people.
• Understanding of harm minimisation-oriented treatment and prevention approaches for youth.
• Experience supporting recreation/adventure activities in a therapeutic, safe manner.
• Ability to develop linkages with external community activities and programs.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and a range of interventions including casework, care planning and advocacy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the Outreach Recreation Program.
• Support young people to engage in recreation, adventure, cultural and community events.
• Assist in pathways to services and stronger community engagement for participants.

Skills

Harm minimisation

Group activities

Adolescent development

Independent & team work

Community networking

Job description

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service – Ringwood VIC

14h ago , from YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service

• Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation


• 5 Weeks Annual Leave


• Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging

About the position

The Outreach Recreation Worker, reporting to the Team Leader, will be responsible for the day to day running of the program including supporting young people into the program, working with them to get the most out of the recreation, adventure, cultural, artistic community-based events and activities, whilst supporting identified pathways for them to strengthen their engagement with services and their community.

Key Selection Criteria

• 1. Experience in working with complex and vulnerable young people experiencing problematic substance use.


• 2. Demonstrated understanding of the principals and practice of harm minimisation-oriented treatment 3. and prevention interventions, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug treatment.


• 3. Experience in supporting recreation/adventure-based group activities in a therapeutic and safe manner.


• 4. Experience in developing linkages and connections with external community activities and programs.


• 5. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and ability to practice a range of interventions including assessment, casework, care planning, advocacy, group work, crisis intervention and collaborative outreach-based service delivery.


• 6. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team setting.

What our young people request from our workers:

“ A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.”“Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. "It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back". Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”

Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below

Why work with us?

• YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met


• YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.


• Access to learning and development opportunities


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please Note:

• As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.


• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact, Sarah Dobbie, Community Manager AOD, on 0487562***regarding the Youth Worker (Outreach), Recruitment Ref. Number – 086_2026.

• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.


• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.