Current Employment Opportunities

Youth Shelter Worker

Port Lincoln

Housing & Homelessness Services (Community Services & Development)

Casual

Start $46.69ph including casual loading, plus penalties

About the Program 

Youthaven is a Youth Crisis Accommodation facility for young people 15-17 years of age. We provide emergency accommodation and an emphasis on life skills, learning to be independent and family reunification if possible.  

As a partner within the Country North Homelessness Alliance, we endeavour to provide a safe and supportive living environment for young people in need, through services that are provided with dignity, encouragement, respect and open communication. 

Why join us?

• A competitive wage under the Social Community and Disability Award is negotiable depending upon skills, qualifications and experience

• Full salary packaging entitlement is available.

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program 

• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

You Will:

• Have a commitment to, and an understanding of, youth issues particularly in relation to youth homelessness.

  • Have strong relationship building and communication skills.

  • Possess initiative, flexibility and a willingness to contribute to the development of the service.

It is essential for you to: 

• Hold or be able to obtain a current Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Related Employment Screening Clearance or a DHS Working with Children Check. The position is subject to this clearance. 

• Be able to obtain a suitable outcome of a psychological suitability assessment (psychometric testing)   

• Hold a current driver’s license 

• To be available to be rostered to work weekday and weekends, after hours including sleep over and on-call periods.  

 It is desirable for you to have:

• Certificate IV or above in Youth Work or Human Services related discipline.

• Current First Aid Certificate 

• Current Safe Environments for Children and Young People training certificate. 

• Two (2) years or more of relevant experience, in a paid or voluntary capacity.

• Experience working with people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Aboriginal /Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds. 

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse groups, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with lived experience.

Click on the link for a copy of the Job Description and for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role, or please email careers@wcycs.com.au.

Applicants must submit their resume and a cover letter addressing the key competencies contained within the Job Description by 5pm Friday 11th October 2024 by email to careers@wcycs.com.au or by selecting apply now.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?

• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

• Have you completed a qualification in community services?

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