Therapeutic Youth Worker

About the role

Rubys Reunification program has worked for over 25 years to keep families together and prevent youth homelessness, by engaging families and working with them to bring young people back into their family homes. As a Youth Worker you will actively and positively engage with young people and their families who face high levels of conflict at home and are at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness. The role provides therapeutic support within the service model.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with the whole family, including meaningful activities with parents and young people.
• Act as a key worker, helping young people set goals focused on family, community supports and themselves.
• Work as part of a collaborative team using a therapeutic, strengths-based approach.
• Create a caring, supportive environment and encourage young people to engage with the community.

Required profile

• Cert IV in Youth Work or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people and families and knowledge of adolescent development.
• Experience supporting individuals or families through conflict and crisis situations.
• Full, unrestricted South Australian driver's licence.
• Willingness to undergo psychometric testing, including a 1:1 interview with a psychologist, and a medical assessment of physical suitability.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and developed written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration and benefits

• Paid at the Uniting Communities General Staff Agreement, Youth Worker Level 1, with increments depending on experience and qualifications.
• Salary packaging benefits, paid maternity leave, early intervention physio program and discounted private health insurance.

To apply, submit a cover letter explaining why you want to work for Rubys, a current resume with two referees (one past or current supervisor), and complete and attach the application questionnaire.