• Generous Salary Packaging
• Fixed-term contract until 30/06/2023

• Part-time negotiable (45.6 hours per fortnight)
• Remuneration SCHCADS level 5, dependent on qualifications and experience + 10.5 % Employer superannuation.
• Rolling Recruitment - applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews will be conducted as needed so if the below is what you seek then don't delay and apply now!

About us

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service. Applicants must undergo rigorous screening and recruitment processes, including providing evidence of current WWCC and National Police Check.

About the position

An integral aspect of the role is to provide interventions that target the whole family, particularly parents/carers. It is a dynamic role that incorporates general youth work as well as potential family meetings and informal mediation. Therefore, some after-hours work will be required to meet the needs of young people and families.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

1. Understanding of and experience in working with young people at risk of entering the Criminal Justice System, especially those who have had recent contact with Victoria Police.
2. Skills in engaging and working with young people, ranging from advocacy, conducting street based outreach, case management, group work and intensive individual casework.
3. Experience in engaging with young people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
4. Ability to assess (young people’s health and well-being, risk situations) and to formulate and implement case plans based in evidence and aligned to the practice standards and values of YSAS.
5. Understanding of adolescent development and specific circumstances which impact on consent and family involvement. Inherent in this is the ability to communicate effectively with family members and involve family members in assessment and support plans.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders particularly Courts, family services, mental health providers, CALD specialist services, schools, etc.

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below or visit our website www.ysas.org.au

Please note:

1. YSAS is a safe workplace and requires staff to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus a booster) or a valid medical exemption to prevent the spread of COVID-19. YSAS will request evidence in the pre-employment stage.
2. Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
3. 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.
4. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position

If you have the skills, experience and share our passion this is your opportunity to contribute to make a difference in the lives of seriously disadvantaged young people. Please apply via our employment page, by clicking the Apply Now button.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Ava MacMaster, Team Leader on 0404 154 533 regarding the Youth Worker (Outreach) role Recruitment Ref. 077_2022.

• 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.