Division: Abbey Ridge Location: Sydney Deadline to apply: September 16, 2026,5:00 pm Email resume to: Human Resources Schedule: Permanent/Full-Time and Casual positions available Salary/Wage: $21.00 hourly Start Date: October 5, 2026 Openings: 12 Job Description The Youth Worker is responsible for providing support and guidance to young individuals, helping them navigate challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. This role involves working closely with youth, their families, and other support networks to create a positive and nurturing environment.

Primary Areas of Responsibility Household Operations & Safety, Youth Support & Development

Duties and Responsibilities Household Operations & Safety

Fulfill cooking and cleaning responsibilities, adhering to all food safety protocols

Contribute to the home’s organization and maintenance to ensure a therapeutic milieu

Identify and report any damage or disrepair to the Director, Youth & Family Care

Follow cleaning schedules and adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies to maintain staff and client safety and security at all times

Youth Support & Development

Assess and address the immediate and basic needs of the program’s youth

Complete and maintain logs, files, and records, ensuring confidentiality is protected

Engage youth in life skill development and goal planning that supports independent living; assist youth in developing practical daily living skills, including budgeting, job readiness, academic planning, and time management

Liaise with other agencies on behalf of youth and programs and participate in community committees, projects,



or activities as appropriate; build positive relationships with the youth’s families, schools, and communities

Develop healthy relationships with youth and model healthy living and positive choices

Facilitate and/or source a variety of programs for youth at Abbey Ridge

Provide a supportive environment that promotes youth empowerment and decision‑making

Ensure that a quality, effective, and client‑directed program is delivered

Support self‑administration of medications as needed

Transport youth as required

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in training new staff and students and provide guidance and supervision to placement students as requested

Participate in New Dawn and Abbey Ridge team meetings and career development sessions

Ensure program delivery is consistent with Abbey Ridge’s mission, vision, and philosophy

Identify opportunities for improvement and assist in implementing solutions

Demonstrate professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity in all interactions while promoting and representing New Dawn’s mission, vision, and values internally and externally

Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills through ongoing learning, professional development, networking, and participation in relevant professional associations

Foster positive workplace relationships through effective communication, mutual respect,



collaboration, and accountability

Perform other related duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Ethics and integrity

Client and community-focused

Initiative and problem solving

Accountability and dependability

Strong oral and written communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Detail orientation

Qualifications

Relevant education in the social service field and/or experience working with youth

High level of understanding of youth development and the issues of homelessness

Demonstrated skill using anti‑oppressive practice (harm reduction, narrative practice, a client directed approach and a social justice perspective)

Knowledge of mental health issues, substance abuse and crisis intervention

Extensive knowledge of community resources, government funding, and the social service delivery system is an asset

Strong understanding of facility management, security, and health and safety is an asset

Standard First Aid/CPR and Food Safety or commitment to secure upon hiring

Experience supervising employees, and/or students, volunteers with demonstrated leadership, supervision skills and ability to develop an effective team

Physical ability to lift light loads, walk up and down stairs and maintain a fairly active pace

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and using the Internet

Demonstrated compassion, empathy, diplomacy, and sound problem‑solving skills

Experience working with and advocating for individuals and communities facing vulnerability and systemic barriers

Ability to work independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and un

📌 Youth Worker (Sydney)
🏢 New Dawn Enterprises
📍 Sydney