Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

HYPA Housing program offer young people aged 17-25 years who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness a safe, affordable, and supportive housing option while they work towards moving into independent housing.

We are seeking a highly motivated, outcome focused Youth worker to join the team on a Full-time basis. This position is primarily located at our Kent Town head office, working across Hocking Court, Munno Para, and Smithfield HYPA housing sites.

Reporting to the HYPA Housing Team leader, you are responsible for developing and promoting a positive community in the HYPA Housing and support young people to increase their independent skills, increase their capacity and links to the local community, achieve their goals and facilitate their successful transition to independent living. The day-to-day activities will include:

• Building and promoting positive community within the HYPA Housing facility
• Developing and facilitating group activities
• Mentoring and coaching you people
• Attending and co-facilitating tenant meeting with lead tenants
• Providing support to young people with their exit plan
• Developing a Tenant Transition Plan
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders

About You

As someone who has a passion in helping young people with complex needs your problem solving and proactive work approach will enhance their capacity and support them as they move through achieving their goals. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Working effectively as a member of a team to deliver quality services and collaboratively achieve outcomes.
• Time management and organisation skills, able to plan, prioritise and achieve outcomes with minimal supervision and/or direction and to successfully meet deadlines and KPIs.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong engagement skills and ability to interact effectively and sensitively with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to write timely and accurate case notes and reports.

For this role, you will need to:

• Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR and National Police Check.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• To hold and maintain an approved First Aid Certificate
• Be prepared to undergo a Psychological Assessment.
• Have possession of a current valid Driver’s License, willingness to drive, and your own registered vehicle with a 4–5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Why join Team SYC?

• Increase your pay with Salary Packaging options
• Career development opportunities
• Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
• Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
• Be provided additional paid personal leave
• Stay healthy with discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
• Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted gym membership for all employees
• Enjoy special benefits with Beaurepaires

*Qualifying periods apply.

About us

SYC has a relentless belief in people and their potential. We provide services that foster wellbeing, independence and opportunity for all Australians. As a not-for-profit organisation, we invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment. Founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage, we now extend this expertise to people of all ages.

How to Apply...

Please complete the requested work history on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any (and all) certificates or licence(s) information under the education section) and attach your resume.

If you match the criteria above, we want to hear from you!

To apply please complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply.

If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Worker - HYPA Housing enquiry via EthicalJobs.