Youth Worker (Outreach)
- Applications close: COB Wednesday 8th December 2025
- Fixed term until December 2026
- Full time 76 hours per fortnight
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience + 12% Employer superannuation
- Employee Assistance Program available
About the position
Provide timely support for young people by addressing their criminogenic risk – this includes presence of anti-social peers, AOD misuse, family dysfunction, school disengagement, cultural disconnection and the lack of pro-social connections.
About you and how you will be successful in this role
- Manage a case load of 12-15 clients and maintain YSAS’ espoused service delivery response and organisational culture.
- Have attention to detail in ensuring the case-notes are up to date and of acceptable standard as per YSAS’s Model of Care
- Ensure that client’s progress is continuously kept in view as part of overall care
- Undertake service delivery to ensure a developmentally appropriate and responsive service for vulnerable young people aged 10 to 18 years.
- Work in a family inclusive manner, where appropriate including family in conducting assessments and developing support plans.
- Work according to YSAS’s Model of Care requirements to ensure client outcomes are met
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
Please note:
- Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position
If you have the skills, experience and share our passion this is your opportunity to contribute to make a difference to the lives of seriously disadvantaged young people.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Navin Dhilion, General Manager on 0436 299 193 the regarding Youth Worker at Sunshine Visy Hub position – Recruitment Ref. Number: 117_2025.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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