Role Highlights Have an impact on the youth of South Australia Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team Multiple Term Vacancies Available (Pool)Role DetailsAre you interested in working with children and young people?Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to have apositive impact?We’re looking for people who are calm, empathic, level-headedand above all have the natural ability to ‘click’ withchildren and young people.Perhaps you have a background in coaching sport or working withAboriginal communities?Maybe you have life experiences that have led you to want to helpothers?Read on if you would like to:• Support and mentor young people so they can thrive.• Create opportunities for young people to participate morefully in their community.• Provide opportunities for Aboriginal young people to connectwith their culture.• Pursue a career that is challenging and highlyrewarding.Where you would be based:Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre in Cavan (Adelaide) is acustodial facility that provides a safe and secure environment foryoung people aged 10 to 21 years, who are either in custody or arerefused police bail. Consistent with international best practice,the Centre utilises a state-of-the-art security system, allowing anopen campus environment that supports rehabilitation, learning,participation and social development. The facility is undergoing asignificant upgrade due for completion in late 2023, that willdeliver cutting edge facilities that consider both the physical andpsychological impacts of a custodial environment on youngpeople.What you would be doing as a Youth Worker, you will behelping to:• Maintain the care, safety, and supervision of young peoplein a custodial environment.• Increase the social and life skills of young people incustody.• Assist with effective transition into the community and/orreconnection with their families, family-based care providers orother suitable care options.• Assess and respond to the individual needs of young peopleto increase their chances of successful, positive behaviourchange.• Deliver programs and services that facilitate thedevelopment and rehabilitation of young people.• Ensure young people have opportunities to experienceeducation and opportunities for social, sporting, and culturalactivities.What we can offer you:• Employment at the OPS3 level - $65,606 - $69,919 per annum(shift penalties will apply which can increase your salary by up to$15,000 per annum).• A meaningful career opportunity in a values-basedorganisation.• On the job training and continuous learning.• Opportunities for career progression.• Support to complete nationally accredited training paid forby DHS.DHS will require you to:• Hold a current Senior First Aid certificate, or be willingto obtain one prior to an offer of employment.• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence (fulllicence, minimum class ‘C’ – South Australian)and be willing and able to drive all government vehicles withinyour licence classification during the course of your duties.• Complete a nationally accredited youth work relatedCertificate IV program (fully funded by DHS) within the first 12months of your employment to support and develop your practice inthis role.• Undergo and maintain a ‘suitable’ psychologicalto work at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre (or any other trainingcentre established under the Youth Justice Administration Act2016).• Undertake relevant medical and functional assessments toensure your safety and suitability to support young people in acrisis.• Gain a National Police Check (NPC) and Department of HumanServices (DHS) Child Related Employment Screening (Working withChildren Check) prior to commencing employment and during youremployment.• Be available for shift work including nights, weekends, andpublic holidays.About the Department:The Department of Human Services (DHS) is one of SouthAustralia’s most diverse Government departments. Ourcommitment is to create a society where all people feel valued andhave access to quality services.Working for DHS is a hugely rewarding experience, whatever role youchoose.We value our workforce and offer a wide variety of careerprospects, flexibility, work-life balance, as well as promotionalopportunities and excellent employment conditions.Working in DHS will provide you with:• Access to salary sacrifice arrangements and superannuationbenefits.• A work environment where diversity is valued and individualcontributions are recognised.• Opportunity to participate in leadership programs.• Career pathways and opportunities to develop new skillsthrough mobility and secondments.Our Recruitment Process:Due to the nature of the role, our recruitment process includes arange of activities such as:• A pre-screening interview on the phone.• A behavioural job interview face to face.• Role playing exercises.• A group exercise.• A personality evaluation questionnaire.If you are recommended from your performance in these activities,two referees will be contacted, one being your current line manageror supervisor.If you are successful in this process, you will be required toundertake a medical and functional assessment in addition to apsychological assessment to secure a contract in the Youth Workerrole.Our recruitment is ongoing, and you can apply at any time for thisopportunity. Intakes vary depending on organisational needs.If you are recommended and placed in our Employment Pool, yourapplication will remain active for 12 months.You could be contacted at any time during this period and offeredan opportunity to commence employment with us (which includesinduction and training).Important things you need to know:• Before applying, review all the essential requirements andspecial conditions as detailed in the attached RoleDescription.• Young people in custody require attention and supervision atall times.• Our shifts rotate and include AM and PM shifts. The startand finish times may vary, however as a Youth Worker you will berequired to work across only the AM (6:50am to 3pm), PM(2:50pm to 11pm) shifts.• Shift work also involves working weekends and PublicHolidays which attract generous penalty rates. You are stronglyencouraged to consider this aspect of the role and whether it suitsyour circumstances.• Applicants who hold a nationally accredited Certificate IVin a youth work related discipline are encouraged to apply ascredits towards the DHS program may apply.Special ConditionsNational Police Check required.Employment-related Screening Check required.Some out of hours work may be required.Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence(equivalent to minimum class C).About the BusinessCommunity and Family Services supports vulnerable people andfamilies to participate in social and economic life and buildstronger communities. This division comprises three key areas:Safer Family Services (SFS) provides awide range of intensive family support services to children, youngpeople and families experiencing a high risk of statutoryintervention from the child protection or youth justice systems.Services also include family support, community development andparenting and youth programs.The Office for Women works acrossgovernment and the community towards achieving gender equity andpositive change for women in South Australia by developing policyand advising on issues affecting women to improve their safety,wellbeing and economic security. The office also oversees theWomen’s Information Service to support women over the phone,online and in person, as well as regional safety hubs across thestate.Communities and Justice works towardsbuilding community safety and wellbeing by providing support andservices to children, young people and families in the youthjustice system, building the capacity of communities throughcommunity development projects and working in partnership with thecommunity services sector to respond to people with complex andexceptional needs.Salary Range: $66,590-$70,968 (OPS3)Location: CavanEnquiries: [email protected] InstructionsResume and Cover LetterYou are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum oftwo pages, addressing how your skills and experience align with therole specific capabilities and attach your current resume via theonline application form. For more information about applying, referto our Job Application Guide Screening ChecksIf you are new to the department and are invited to aninterview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,which has been issued within six months of your application for therole. National Police Checks can be applied for viathe South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.If the role you are applying for also requires anEmployment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergosuch assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessmentduring your employment. DHS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace andproviding equitable services to all South Australians. This ensuresthat all people feel welcome to work with us and access ourservices, including people identifying as Aboriginal, living withdisability, LGBTIQA+, youth, mature age, and from different ethnic,linguistic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Applications close: 27/05/2024 11:30 PM Attachments:- Role Description - Youth Worker - OPS3.pdfFlexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.