Youth Development Worker

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.

Key responsibilities include

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

This is a part-time position consisting of 30 hours per week.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program.
• Career Advancement Opportunities : We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

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

Essential Requirements

• 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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