Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS) Youth Worker

Join Roseberry Qld: Where every day is a chance to impact Young Lives. 

Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Youth Worker

Location:  Gladstone

Roseberry Qld invites you to become a driving force in our mission to empower the youth of Gladstone. As a Youth Worker at our Shelter - Roseberry House in Gladstone , you will assist with crisis and behaviour management, case management, client personal development activities and other programs to assist with independence and personal growth of young people.  

Why Roseberry Qld? Here's What Sets Us Apart:

Meaningful Work, Every Day:

• At Roseberry Qld, you will not just have a job; you will have a purpose. Your role as a Youth Worker is a chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Innovate and Inspire:

• Our approach is fresh, dynamic, and evolving. You will be at the forefront of innovative interventions, delivering evidence-based care tailored to young minds. 

A Supportive Team:

• Join a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team, working together seamlessly. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is nurtured. Your success is our success.

Flexible Working Environment:

This role requires casual day, evening and night shifts as well as weekend work.

We are looking for people who have a:

• Youth Work qualification and/or Behavioural/Social Science degree would be viewed favourably;

• Good understanding of the issues causing homelessness for young people and the resultant issues; and an ability to provide appropriate services to address these issues in accordance with the service agreements and organisational policies.

• High level administrative skills, including high level computer literacy with experience in word processing and Data Base use and the ability to write and maintain client related documentation.

• Demonstrated experience in working with young people including providing support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness;

• Demonstrated understanding of casework principles for young people and the ability to translate this into practice

About us
Roseberry Qld is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people in regional Queensland. With a strong focus on early intervention and community-based programs. Our mission is to empower people to lead safe and resilient lives; and we are proud to be an employer of choice in the region.

Roseberry Qld is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and incorporating children and young people's voices in the development of policies, procedures, systems, and resources to improve services.

We believe that all children have the right to feel and be safe from harm, anywhere, anytime. We recognise our responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who interact with our services by providing supportive and child-safe environments.

A current working with children blue card is required at the commencement of employment and a satisfactory recent national police certificate.

Roseberry Qld is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organisation. In keeping with Roseberry Qld's commitment to reconciliation and respect we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We may evaluate applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates before the application period closes.

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek. All applications treated confidentially.