About Us
Anglicare WA is a highly regarded not for profit organisation, delivering a diverse range of community services throughout Western Australia. With over 680 staff and 220 volunteers, we are passionate about having real and sustainable impact in the Western Australian community. Our strength is in our people and we are looking for someone who is ready to join us and be part of an inclusive and supportive team.
About the role
As a Youth Worker, Case Management you will provide a high-quality strengths-based case management and detached youth work services to young people accessing Street Connect. You will make connections with marginalised and disconnected young people who gather regularly in public places with the aim of engaging them in positive life changes through intensive case management and crisis interventions. You will engage in detached youth work and assertive outreach throughout the wider Perth metropolitan area and Perth CBD providing information, support, advocacy and informal counselling.
About the role
Street Connect is a detached youth work and case management program delivered across the Perth metropolitan area supporting at-risk young people. To be successful in this role you will have:
- Diploma level qualification in relevant Human Services discipline, combined with significant skills and experience in youth work and / or people experiencing homelessness
- Ability to engage and build strong relationships with and motivate ‘at risk’ young people
- Case management experience and assessment skills
- Experience providing an outreach service to “at risk” youth
- Ability to assist young people to develop independent living skills
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field, including education, training and employment
- An understanding of the current barriers and difficulties facing “at risk” young people
- Demonstrated behaviour management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, advocacy and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team setting
This is a full time, permanent opportunity. The operating hours of program are between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday.
You must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check, a Senior First Aid certificate, WA Drivers Licence with a willingness to obtain a LR bus licence.
Benefits
- $80,963 – $83,086 per annum + 11% superannuation
- Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount
- Additional 3 days (pro-rata) leave per year.
- Access to purchase leave.
- Flexible, life friendly working conditions.
To be considered, applications must include a current detailed resume and covering letter addressing the ‘about you’ section above. To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.
For further information please contact Belinda Baker, Acting Coordinator, Street Connect on 0403 607 223.
We reserve the right to close applications once a suitable candidate has been identified. Please apply without delay!
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Voice to Parliament: Anglicare WA is committed to walking alongside First Nations people and support the establishment of a Voice to Parliament, enshrined in the Constitution.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.