Youth Welfare Worker

About the role:

Our client located in Gladstone are looking for a Social Worker to support at-risk young people to improve their health, wellbeing and connection to community Working alongside a peer worker you will be the key to at-risk youth having access to our client's weekend workshops and weekly support groups.

Duties:

• Connect with young people 12-24 years of age who are at a greater risk of disadvantage
• Collaborate with community organisations
• Assist young people with accessing our clients range of peer-programs and workshops
• Communicate with and guide parents/carers/guardians of at-risk youth to support their growth
• Utilise Salesforce to maintain thorough records and client information
• Participate and support team leader to ensure that KPIs are being met, including the quality of support and number of at-risk youth accessing the clients services are being exceeded
• Plan and participate in the delivery of communications and promotion of core activities to a range of stakeholders and community
• Build and maintain relationships
  
  Skills and experience:
  
• Eligible for registration with AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers) Bachelors or Masters of Social Work (Essential)
• Confident with the ability to effectively communicate your ideas
• Queensland Working with Childrens Check (PAID)
• Current National Police Clearance
• Unrestricted Queensland drivers licence and clean history
• Demonstrate sound governance and have strong risk assessment skills and mandatory reporting
  
  Perks/Benefits:
  
• Fully maintained motor vehicle, laptop & phone
• Professional development allowance
• Access to salary packaging program
  
  How to Apply:
  
  If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then submit your application including an up to date resume.