Youth Worker

3 weeks ago

St Marys, Australia yourtown Full time

**Job no**: 493896
**Work type**: Maximum Term (Full-Time/Defined End Date)
**Location**: St Marys
**Categories**: Youth Work

**yourtown** is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

**yourtown** helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to **yourtown** for support.

Realise **your** potential at **yourtown**

**your opportunity**

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 15-19) using a client centered, strengths-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.

Your days will be diverse but in essence, can include;
- 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
- delivering program in both yourtown and educational locations
- 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.

***This is a full time Maternity Leave Cover with an intended October 2023 start date through to October 2024**

**$82,873 P/A + 11% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Monthly RDO’s + Employee Benefits**

**what we are looking for**

You believe that optimism is infectious, and that with energy & dedication - anything is possible. You strive to do things well and take pride in your work. You embrace fresh ideas and ways of working, and never rest in growing, learning, and leaning into the ‘new’.
- certificate IV in Youth Work or a related discipline & a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role; OR a minimum of four years of experience in youth work (or similar role)
- a 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 will see you build relationships across a variety of stakeholders, including client cohorts, government, community, and business group.
- proficient skills in using technology and systems; our compliance requirements are high, and your administration needs to be on par with this.

**your benefits**

When you join **yourtown** you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

- 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

**how to apply**

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team **yourtown** and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

**Contact**: Lily Welch | Talent Acquisition Specialist | 0466 852 898

**yourtown** supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.

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