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Based at Sunnybank Hills, and working with the Social Enterprises team, the Youth Worker works within a strengths-based case management and life skills development framework to assist young people enter sustainable employment. Our goal in Enterprises is to tackle long-term youth unemployment by providing young people with paid work experience and on-the-job training as a stepping stone to open employment. The Youth Worker works alongside Trade Supervisors/Trainers to provide supervision and support for small groups of trainees engaged in labour intensive work designed to build entry level skills.
Job Responsibility:
support new trainees commencing on the program
assess needs and barriers and develop individual case plans
assessing and managing risk and providing crisis intervention
advocating for the young person
travelling to work sites when required to provide support and assistance to the trainees
helping to develop tailored pathways to employment
workshop facilitation for trainees on job readiness
Requirements:
certificate IV qualification in youth work or a relevant field
demonstrated experience in youth work in the context of case management of young people with complex needs
a solid understanding of the local labour market as well as the barriers faced by long-term unemployed young people
proficient technology and administrative skills
passion, commitment and belief in young people
What we offer:
salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
opportunities for internal and external professional development
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
access to discounted private health insurance, banking & finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer