Youth Worker

Youth Worker - Wollongong Flexible School Continuing, Full-Time

Start date to be negotiated with successful applicant.

About the Organisation

EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.

About the Role

The key role of this position is to support a young person's engagement in learning through in-class support and through the delivery of workshops and activities that promote inclusion and social development. This position works collaboratively with Teachers, other Youth Workers, and school leadership. The employee in this position is required to have a thorough knowledge of youth work theories and practices and experience in applying this knowledge. For more information, please refer to the Position Description by Clicking Here.

About You

• Experience working with youth or in a school setting, especially in classrooms.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in youth/social work/wellbeing theory, process frameworks and ethics.
• Experience running activities with young people.
• Ability to work within the practice frameworks of Flexible School expressed through Operation by Principles and Common Ground (see www.ereafsn.edu.au website).
• Ability to analyse complex situations and respond with appropriate strategies.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a challenging and unpredictable environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest and experience in working with young people with a range of learning needs.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Good time management and planning skills.
• Be open and responsive to diverse cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, values and beliefs.

What We Can Offer You

• Edmund Rice charism
• Learn how to do school differently
• Enhanced Superannuation contribution options
• Salary Sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Free EAP counselling services
• Support Staff Level 4a (adjusted Wellbeing) $78,544.61 per annum

How to Apply

(please upload documents in PDF format) To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michael Loudoun, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on 0427 341 657 or via email michael.loudoun@ereafsn.edu.au.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on receipt. The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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