Job Description

Your Role as Youth Development Worker - Specialist Youth Housing Service As a Youth Development Worker with our Specialist Youth Housing Service (SYHS), you will provide person-centred case management to young people aged between 16-25 through outreach, advocacy and housing support and strengthening community connections.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Conduct assessments to identify client needs, risks and eligibility for support services.
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- Provide case management, advocacy and practical support to help young people achieve stable housing outcomes.
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- Develop, implement and review individual support plans with clients.
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- Build strong partnerships and coordinate referrals with community services and key stakeholders.
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- Deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
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- Maintain accurate case notes, reports, client records and program data.
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- Ensure all work is carried out in line with safety, compliance and organisational policies.
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- Collaborate with team members, participate in training and supervision, and support volunteers or students when required.
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This is a part time position consisting of 30 hours per week.

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What We Offer

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- Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment giving you more in your pocket.
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- Wellbeing Support: Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program.
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- Career Advancement Opportunities: We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
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What We're Looking For

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- Degree qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Community Services or a related field, or equivalent experience in the sector.
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- Experience providing trauma-informed, person-centred case management, including assessments, care planning, advocacy and referrals.
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- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people facing complex challenges.
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- Ability to work collaboratively with community services and stakeholders while managing client outcomes, records and administrative requirements.
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Essential Requirements

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- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work.
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Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

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We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion.

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We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values.

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People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story - what's yours?

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📌 Youth Development Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 Wesley Mission Queensland
📍 New South Wales