Youth Worker

Permanant Part Time Position – Northern Tasmania
CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.

We are excited to share that we are expanding our state-wide programs and seeking applications for suitable qualified Support Workers to be part of the Y2i Program.

Are you an experienced practitioner looking for a change or perhaps just completing your qualifications? Are you passionate about helping people and families who truly need you?

Want to be part of a caring team that’s growing our impact and passion for helping those in need in our community?

About CatholicCare Tasmania’s Y2i Program

Y2i Homes is funded under Housing Tasmania to provide accommodation and support for young people years old who are transitioning to independence and sustaining good housing outcomes while participating in education and training. Accommodation is provided through the Youth2Rediness cluster style, with 24/7 onsite support and shared homes for young people with lower support needs.

About the Support Worker

Support workers are responsible for supporting Young People with day-to-day life skills.  Support Workers will focus support according to the domains within the Tasmanian and Child and Youth Wellbeing Framework: being loved and safe, having material basics, being healthy, learning, participating, and having a positive sense of culture and identity.

We are seeking individuals who can meet the following Selection criteria:

1.    Demonstrated experience in supporting Young People , including understanding the issues facing young people at risk and the causes and impacts of Homelessness.

2.    Demonstrated capacity to deliver services utilising an advantage-thinking approach that focuses on the capabilities, strengths, and aspirations of those accessing the service.

3.    Strong written and verbal communication and highly developed interpersonal skills, including active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

4.    Demonstrated experience in adhering to policies and procedures, including a commitment to Quality Assurance Processes and demonstrated ability to adhere to professional boundaries and client confidentiality.

5.    Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of CatholicCare Tasmania, ensuring that services provided to those who are the most vulnerable are delivered respectfully and in recognition of every person’s inherent value, and a broad understanding of the operation of the Catholic Church in Tasmania

6.    Commitment to Safe Guarding Children and those with significant vulnerabilities.

Investing in our People benefits:

• Access to supervision (for reflective practice and debriefing) with your Team Leader and a supportive team environment

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Mentoring by an experienced and passionate management team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• If you become a permanent employee, up to five weeks of annual leave per year and access to salary packaging with not-for-profit tax benefits
• Discounted health insurance

Essential Requirements

All successful candidates must provide a:

• Satisfactory National Police Check (check result within 12 months)
• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Card
• Current Tasmanian driving licence, and
• Current Provide First Aid training certificate or willing to obtain.

To Apply

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your motivation, relevant skills and experience for the role.

More Information

For more information about the position or information sessions, you can call Michael Parkinson, Y2i State Coordinator, on .

Applications close 17 February

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young persons. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.