Job Category: Community Services and Development
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people? Do you have a knack for building trust and offering tailored support? We are looking for a dedicated Youth Access Worker to join our dynamic team and help empower at-risk youth to reach their full potential.
Make a difference in your community every day
At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine the joy of seeing the difference you make in your clients' lives. That's the joy you'll experience every day you come to work at Centacare.
Our Mission: Action for Impact
We are committed to helping each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life. As a key member of our clinical services team, you will bring this mission to life. Your positivity, commitment, and passion for living and working in the same community will be rewarded beyond measure.
Job DescriptionYour role as a Youth Access Worker
As a Youth Access Worker, your role is to support young people by understanding their unique needs, challenges, and strengths, conduct thorough assessments to identify risks and opportunities, create personalised support plans, and connect youth to the resources they need to thrive. Building trust and fostering positive relationships are central to the role, ensuring young people feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life's challenges. Through collaboration with families, community services, and multidisciplinary teams, this role will provide holistic care that helps young people achieve stability and long-term success.
This is a short term 6-month contract with possibility of an extension. Key accountabilities include Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct detailed assessments to identify young people's needs, risks and strengths.Relationship Building: Build trust and respectful relationships with young people to foster engagement.Collaboration and Coordination: Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.Case Management and Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes, assessments, and reports ensuring documentation complies with organisation and legal requirements.About Centacare
Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.
Our values – Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good - are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.
There are many reasons to join us
Tax-free salary packaging: up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay.Flexi leave: allowing you to accrue extra hours per week to enjoy an additional day's leave every month (for full-time employees).Professional development: we support our team with professional development opportunities.Supportive team: working with a multidisciplinary team of passionate, supportive, and collaborative colleagues.Desired Skills and ExperienceWhat you'll bring
Minimum diploma level qualification in Mental Health or Allied Health discipline.Ability to work collaboratively with young people and within a multidisciplinary team.Ability or understanding to conduct assessments on young people, touching on sensitive topics and assessing needs.Experience, or willingness to learn, to develop and deliver group programs.Knowledge of mental health as it relates to young people - the clinical presentations, and its stressors and triggers.Understanding of clinical risk and other risk factors in mental health relating to young people.Eligibility/other requirements Successful completion of a National Criminal Check.Successful completion of an NSW Working with Children Check.If you are ready to embark on a rewarding adventure and make a real difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.Contact usHave questions before applying? Contact Nichole for a confidential discussion on 6762 9292.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
This position will close at 4:00pm Friday 13th December 2024, however interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Don't miss this opportunity—submit your application today!
Centacare NENW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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