YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people? The Lighthouse Afterhours Diversionary Service is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Worker to join our team. This vital role provides a safe and supportive environment for at-risk youth during afterhours, offering guidance, connection, and meaningful engagement when it’s needed most. This is a Part time fixed term position until June 2028.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualification/s relevant to the field of Youth Work or a related field of discipline, with a minimum of a Certificate IV. Eg: Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Community Services or enrolled in relevant course and/or willingness to obtain qualification within an agreed timeframe
• Previous experience within the youth sector providing advocacy and support to young people
• Demonstrated ability to operate within a case management model
• Demonstrated understanding of the barriers and issues faced by young people
• Demonstrated ability to provide activities and supports that genuinely interest and engage young people, empowering them to make positive choices

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate client programs relevant to client base needs, including but not limited to:
• Healthy lifestyle programs
• Substance misuse programs
• Personal development programs
• Life skill development
• Education/employment/workforce readiness
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients whilst nurturing and supporting clients to develop the skills needed to engage in non-criminal activity
• Regularly reviewing and updating client plans and recording actions
• Participating in referral meetings if required or as directed
• Participate in conducting strengths and needs assessments
• Provide information, support, and advocacy for clients as necessary
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, nurturing, empowering and supporting clients while assisting in the development of their activities needed to engage in non-at risk taking behaviours
• Liaise with the Practice Lead in relation to all client related matters, including client needs, engagement, issues, observations or concerns
• Provide any relevant data and information regarding service delivery as required and/or as directed
• Maintain necessary client and operational information including logbooks and case notes daily
• Ensure secure management of all program files and compliance with applicable privacy legislation and policies
• Complete monthly activity and evaluation reports compiled if required or as directed
• Work in partnership with stakeholders to coordinate and deliver activities to support and engage vulnerable young people