Youth Worker - Outreach

About the position

An integral aspect of the role is to provide interventions that targets young people aged 10 – 17, who have recently been in contact with police and could be at risk of entering the Youth Justice system. The YSS provides support from a family inclusive lens and works in an outreach capacity with young people and their families. It is a dynamic role that incorporates general youth work as well as potential family meetings and informal mediation. Therefore, some afterhours work will be required to meet the needs of young people and families.

Key Selection Criteria  

1. Demonstrated experience in case management and outreach support to young people and their families, engaged in the criminal justice system.
2. Experience working collaboratively across multiple service systems.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural complexities working with Multi-faith and Multi-cultural communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Maori, Pacific Islands and African
4. Demonstrated knowledge and application of the Risk, Needs and Responsivity (RNR) model
5. Strong understanding of adolescent development and criminogenic risk
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as highly developed interpersonal, coaching, and consultative skills.

What our young people request from our workers:

Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:

“A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.”  “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”. Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”

Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families. 

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.

Why work with us?

• YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
• YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please Note:

1. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
2. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Cassandra Heward, Team Leader, on 0439 340 529 regarding the Youth Worker (Outreach) position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 055_2026.

• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.