YOUTH WORKER

at  SA Government DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Job reference: 608653
Location: 5094 - CAVAN
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Before applying, review all the essential requirements and special conditions as detailed in the attached Role Description.
• Young people in custody require attention and supervision at all times.
• Our shifts rotate and include AM and PM shifts. The start and finish times may vary, however as a Youth Worker you will be required to work across only the AM (6:50am to 3pm), PM (2:50pm to 11pm) shifts.
• Shift work also involves working weekends and Public Holidays which attract generous penalty rates. You are strongly encouraged to consider this aspect of the role and whether it suits your circumstances.
• Applicants who hold a nationally accredited Certificate IV in a youth work related discipline are encouraged to apply as credits towards the DHS program may apply.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Have an impact on the youth of South Australia
• Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
• Multiple Term Vacancies Available (Pool)

ROLE DETAILS

Are you interested in working with children and young people?
Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to have a positive impact?
We’re looking for people who are calm, empathic, level-headed and above all have the natural ability to ‘click’ with children and young people.
Perhaps you have a background in coaching sport or working with Aboriginal communities?
Maybe you have life experiences that have led you to want to help others?

WHAT YOU WOULD BE DOING AS A YOUTH WORKER, YOU WILL BE HELPING TO:

• Maintain the care, safety, and supervision of young people in a custodial environment.
• Increase the social and life skills of young people in custody.
• Assist with effective transition into the community and/or reconnection with their families, family-based care providers or other suitable care options.
• Assess and respond to the individual needs of young people to increase their chances of successful, positive behaviour change.
• Deliver programs and services that facilitate the development and rehabilitation of young people.
• Ensure young people have opportunities to experience education and opportunities for social, sporting, and cultural activities.

Due to the nature of the role, our recruitment process includes a range of activities such as:

• A pre-screening interview on the phone.
• A behavioural job interview face to face.
• Role playing exercises.
• A group exercise.
• A personality evaluation questionnaire