Careers

St John’s Youth Services is seeking a dynamic forward-thinking individual for the following position:

• Youth Transition Worker – Part-time position available. Responsible for direct support and service delivery in our Foyer accommodation service, Foyer Port Adelaide, 24/7 shift work is an expectation.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to create an empowering environment that enhances young people’s social and living skills, and meets their physical, emotional and developmental needs. This requires a strengths-based approach that helps young people identify and leverage their unique advantages.
• Skill in contributing to the delivery of services that facilitate young people’s development and progression towards greater independence. The focus should be on enabling young people to unlock their full potential.
• Collaborative approach to working with young people to achieve the goals outlined in their Stay Strong Plans, which highlight their strengths and aspirations.
• Capacity to facilitate age-appropriate opportunities for independent living, empowering young people to practice and build their self-reliance skills.
• Commitment to supporting young people’s developmental aspirations by helping them recognize and cultivate their unique talents and abilities.
• Ability to encourage personal growth, community involvement, and engagement in social and recreational activities, providing chances for young people to discover, develop and apply their strengths.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Advantage Thinking philosophy, which emphasizes building on young people’s innate abilities to empower them towards independence.

WE WANT someone who:

• Is able to lead and motivate
• Is an excellent communicator
• Is energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about change
• Has a confident, professional approach
• Has a positive outlook and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Is passionate about young people and customer service
• Wants to make a difference

IN RETURN we can offer:

• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• A solid career path
• Great people to work with
• A fabulous culture
• A generous salary package

If you are the type of person who can engage our team and young people with enthusiasm, wants to agitate for change, work with a great team of people and be proud of the organisation you work for – then we want you on board!

Click here for the:  POSITION DESCRIPTION

 If you have queries not addressed by the Position Description, please email recruitment@sjys.com.au

St John’s Youth Services is a Child Safe and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) organisation.

17% of our workers are First Nations peoples and growing – YOU could be a part of that growth.

Applicants from First Nation backgrounds, diverse cultural backgrounds or who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Please attention your application to the Practice Manager and submit by 5pm Wednesday the 29th of May 2024.

Please submit your application via Seek. Applications received by direct email or after the deadline will not be considered.