Youth Case Worker
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Job Summary
Specialist Homelessness Service
Full Time until 30th June 2026
Two positions available
About the Opportunity
Samaritans Youth Homelessness Support Service provides personcentred collaborative support to young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. As a Case Worker you will work with a diverse group of young people who require varying levels of support as they work toward securing safe stable and sustainable housing.
In this role you will assess individual needs develop tailored case plans and coordinate wraparound supports to help each young person achieve their goals. Youll play a key part in ensuring young people can remain safely housedwhether in their existing accommodation or through new secure optionswhile providing professional accountable and compassionate case management throughout their journey.
Why work for us
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team you have access to the following great benefits:
Work for a purpose-driven organisationwhereyou can accessopportunities for growth and advancementacrossall ofourservices
Generous NFP salary packagingbenefits
Up to 40%discounton school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools (including Bishop Tyrell Anglican College)
Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
A unique culture promoting diversity culturalcompetenceand shared values
Access to over 300gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum diploma Community Services or tertiary qualification in psychology social work social services or related discipline or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Extensive experience supporting young people facing mental health AOD domestic violence and homelessness with at least 3 years in a similar role
- Demonstrated ability to assess young people and deliver strengthsbased personcentred case work including developing implementing and reviewing case plans.
- Strong communication rapportbuilding and conflictresolution skills enabling effective engagement with young people families and key stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external services including effective networking across government and non-government providers.
- Advanced understanding of rapid rehousing child protection requirements WHS cultural diversity and ethical practice.
- Highly developed organisational administrative and computer skills with proven capacity to work independently maintain confidentiality and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
Who we are
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes four schools Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do inspiredby the way ofJesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Nothird-partyapplications please
Samaritans promotes the safety wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
To apply clickApply now!
Please include your cover letter addressing your qualifications and experience and your resume.
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
Newcastle Anglican has been serving NSW for over 175 years. Discover our parishes, schools, and more, all dedicated to supporting our local community.
