Youth Services Support Worker

• Employment Type: 8-month Maternity Leave Position
• Hours: 75 Hours per fortnight
• Area: Shepparton

Primary Care Connect is a local, not-for-profit organisation who has proudly supported our community for over 30 years. Operating under the social model of health, we offer inclusive community health care services of the highest quality.  We work collaboratively with our clients and other services to best support the health and wellbeing needs of all people. We pride ourselves on providing trauma informed, person centred and consumer driven care that allows people to take control of their lives and bring about meaningful change.

To find out more about Primary Care Connect, please visit www.primarycareconnect.com.au

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About the Role

The YSS Worker provides services for young people aged 10-17 years who are:

• Not subject to Statutory Youth Justice Orders
• At risk of entering the youth justice system, including those already in the early stages of involvement to divert them away from the system and

The role aims to prevent further progression of young people who are at the early stages of involvement with the youth justice system by addressing the underlying reasons for offending behaviour.

The YSS Worker engages young people to understand and address the indicators of escalating behaviours such as prior police or court attendance, involvement with offending peer groups, engaging in high-risk behaviours such as self-harm, homelessness or risk of homelessness and family breakdowns. 

Benefits and Perks

Our Employee Value Proposition is more than a list of benefits — it’s the full experience of working with us. From meaningful work and interesting projects to a genuine commitment to work-life balance, growth and inclusion, Primary Care Connect is a place where people are supported to do their best work.

When you join Primary Care Connect, you’ll enjoy:

• A strong wellbeing focus and genuinely supportive culture
• Not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An on-site, in-house gym

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued and your wellbeing matters, this could be the perfect next step.

If this sounds like you, please include in your application the following; 

• Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
• Current resume with at least two professional references, or willingness to provide on request.

Further information can be found by:

1. Visiting our careers page to view the position description: https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/Careers/Current-Vacancies OR
2. Contacting Kelly Woolstencroft on 03 5823 3200

Primary Care Connect (PCC) is committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing, culture and participation of all children and young people.  We have a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse and neglect; we work to identify early risks and take action regarding all allegations and safety concerns. As a Child Safe Organisation every employee and volunteer is required to have a current Working with Childrens Check.

Primary Care Connect acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and respect to their Elders, past and present.

We welcome people of any age, gender, sex, sexuality, culture, religion, and ability.

Key Selection Criteria

We encourage applicants to demonstrate how they meet the following criteria as part of their application:

Essential

• Qualification in youth work, health, welfare, community services or other relevant discipline
• Experience in assessment, case management, care planning and care coordination
• Proven ability to actively engage and connect with young people.
• Knowledge of health and welfare issues relevant to supporting young people, including an understanding of adolescent development
• Commitment to practicing within a harm minimisation framework
• Ability to self-manage a complex workload and meet prescribed timelines with the available resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of internal and external clients and networks.
• Knowledge of the principles relating to Child Safe Standards, Equal Opportunity, confidentiality and duty of care
• Professional and personal alignment with Primary Care Connect core values.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check
• Current Working with Children’s Check

Desired

• Previous experience in networking
• A knowledge of local services