Youth Worker

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

• Your Opportunity

Our Canterbury Bankstown Youth Service (CBYS) assists young people and young families 16 to 25 years old, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who are dealing with complex issues. CBYS provides a range of support services and accommodation options which clients can access in any capacity and at any stage of need.

This role will provide support to clients within the crisis accommodation refuge house by the provision of welfare support activities. (A copy of the position description is provided below).

• Key responsibilities
• Client Support,
• Undertake initial client assessments to determine their suitability for support from the service and Induct clients into the service
• Assist the client in achieving their goals in collaboration with the residential case manager and the client
• Provide practical support to crisis clients with their day to day living skills and supervising them to ensure their ongoing safety whilst at the service
• Program Support
• Liaise with case managers to arrange appointments for clients as necessary.
• Support case workers and other staff by supporting them in interactions with clients and assistance with challenging issues.
• Contribute to the general running of the service including relief cooking and cleaning, maintenance management and sourcing of supplies
• Range of administrative duties relating to the efficient running of the service including case files management and reports as required
• Position Requirements
• Certificate / Diploma in Community Service (Youth Work) or related disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of youth at risk and homelessness
• Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Technical knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Evidence of Covid 19 Vaccination

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children / vulnerable people and child-safe certificate.

• Culture & Benefits

A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks.

• Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We're committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a

• career with Mission Australia
• Your benefits
• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
• AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• How to apply