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We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Youth Worker to join the Get Back in the Game program in St Mary’s NSW. You will work with young people (aged 15-21) using a client-centered, strength-based approach in helping them work through their non-vocational challenges to employment and support them to overcome complex barriers. As part of a support team, you will provide tailored, individualised support with the end goal of achieving sustainable employment, education and/or training outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Undertaking individual assessments and providing referrals to specialist assistance services
Working in collaboration with the young person to set goals to address non-vocational barriers
Case conferencing with the Senior Pathways Coach and Employment Mentor to ensure a unified approach
Challenging the status quo and advocating for the young person
Developing and delivering group activities and workshops to help build vocational and non-vocational skills, life skills and work readiness for young people
Partnering and networking with community organisations, key labour hire, local employers, schools and training organisations including NSW Tafe to create and secure opportunities for employment, education or training
Requirements:
Minimum Certificate IV level qualification in Community Services or an equivalent qualification
Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
Solid understanding of the local labour market as well as the barriers faced by disadvantaged young people
Proven ability to deliver workshops and group facilitation processes
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a flair for networking
Proficient skills in using technology and systems
Hold an unrestricted driver’s license
What we offer:
Salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
Regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
Monthly RDO’s
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 and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer