Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About the Role

The Youth Settlement Worker will be responsible for providing settlement and youth transition support to newly arrived young people, especially Humanitarian Entrants and Refugees, who have arrived in Australia within the last five years (or more depending on circumstances) and ensure contractual obligations under the relevant funding programs are met. 

The Youth Settlement Worker will also conduct in-depth intake assessments, facilitate engagement, referrals and successful settlement and transition outcomes to increase the independence and community connections of newly arrived refugee and migrant young people.

The role will hold a caseload of low to medium-intensity clients, providing information, advice and referrals, as needed, and be involved in developing and delivering innovative youth activities and projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities not limited to:

• Complete needs & aspiration assessments, case management plans and reviews for young clients in a more holistic and client-centric way (e.g. considering cultural and community context and family dynamic).

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Community and Human Services, Social Work or relevant Discipline
• Experience in the delivering culturally responsive case work services
• An understanding of skills and techniques to build clients capacity to become independent in Australia
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the multicultural sector including relevant government policies and programs
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deal constructively with complex and sometimes conflicting situations
• Highly developed written and computer skills across a range of applications including client records management systems.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years equivalent experience and tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community and Human Services, or relevant discipline.
• Lived experience of forceful displacement and migration

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our in-house wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. 

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter, explaining your interest and suitability for this role via email. Applications without cover letters will not be considered

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Settlement Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form ) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email me at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Settlement Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs or call me on 0410 801 184.