Youth Development Worker

**Your Role as Youth Development Worker – Specialist Youth Housing Service** As a Youth Development Worker with our Specialist Youth Housing Service (SYHS), you will provide person-centred case management to young people aged between 16-25 through outreach, advocacy and housing support and strengthening community connections. Key responsibilities include: * Conduct assessments to identify client needs, risks and eligibility for support services. * Provide case management, advocacy and practical support to help young people achieve stable housing outcomes. * Develop, implement and review individual support plans with clients. * Build strong partnerships and coordinate referrals with community services and key stakeholders. * Deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that promotes independence and wellbeing. * Maintain accurate case notes, reports, client records and program data. * Ensure all work is carried out in line with safety, compliance and organisational policies. * Collaborate with team members, participate in training and supervision, and support volunteers or students when required. This is a part-time position consisting of 30 hours per week. **What We Offer** * **Salary Packaging:** Maximise your take‑home pay by packaging up to **$15,900** each year on everyday living expenses and up to **$2,650** on meals and entertainment giving you more in your pocket. * **Wellbeing Support:** Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program.  * **Career Advancement Opportunities**: We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development. **What We’re Looking For** * Degree qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Community Services or a related field, or equivalent experience in the sector. * Experience providing trauma-informed, person-centred case management, including assessments, care planning, advocacy and referrals. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people facing complex challenges. * Ability to work collaboratively with community services and stakeholders while managing client outcomes, records and administrative requirements. **Essential Requirements** * Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) * Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. * Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work **Apply Now!** Be part of something meaningful - Click Apply today!