• St Laurence House Youth Service - Kingsford
• Female casual positions SACS 3:1
• Female permanent part-time position 3:1 (20 hours)

Applications are being sought by Saint Laurence House, from suitably experienced & qualified females to work as a Casual Youth Worker Within our residential program, as we are expanding our existing team. We also have a permanent part-time position available.

To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under (Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).

Essential Criteria

• At least two years’ experience working in a residential setting
• In-depth working knowledge of Adolescent Mental Health Issues
• Ability to cook and prepare nutritious meals for residents
• Able to provide direct care for young people.
• Qualifications in the social sciences / Youth Work
• Excellent Conflict management Skills Awareness of issues facing homeless youth.
• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to Child Protection
• Current driver’s license
• Current First Aid certificate
• Local knowledge of “First to Know” agencies
• Proven track record in Industry-led networking and communication
• Experience in working with a strength-based approach to client case management
• A knowledge of Trauma-Informed care and its practice
• The ability to deliver a living skills program to include healthy nutrition & cookery
• Basic budget management & tenancy management
• Contribution to program promotion including contribution to policy & research
• Administrative processes, including Microsoft Office applications

St Laurence House is a smoke-free working environment.

This is a young people-related employment position under child protection legislation. It is an offence for a prohibited person to apply for this position. Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check (Paid Worker) clearance prior to applying and be an Australian resident for employment purposes and a national police check.

How to apply for the Working with Children Check?

Visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website for more information and legislative requirements.

A position description is attached.