Youth Mentoring Assistant

3 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Jewish Care Victoria Full time

**Youth Mentoring Assistant**
- Casual position
- Established program
- Supportive team culture
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging

**About us**
Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care.

**About the role**

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and community-minded person to join our Youth Mentoring Program. Our Youth Mentoring programs aim to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of the participants through the development of positive self-esteem, focus on general life skills and building resilience. A supportive connection with the Jewish community is designed to strengthen cultural identity in an inclusive and fun way. Youth Mentoring mentees are aged between 14-18. Reporting to the Youth Mentoring Coordinators within our Social Services division, the Youth Mentoring Assistant plays an active role in facilitating group workshops and activities throughout the year plus and attending the annual camp.

**What you will do**
- Attend a 3-day camp
- Actively participate in and support the Youth Mentoring Coordinator in managing group activities in a fun and inclusive way
- Participate in workshops with the Youth Mentoring Coordinator and support connections between the mentees and with their mentors.
- Encourage participation and create an atmosphere of inclusion and learning.
- Assist with transport to and from the annual camp by driving the mini van.

**What you will bring**
- Positive attitude with an outgoing and energetic personality
- Ability to plan and implement group activities including adapting in response to the groups needs
- Passion for working with young people including those who experience disadvantage
- An understanding of the experiences of Young People currently in the Jewish Community
- 2 + years’ experience in a Youth Group leadership position
- Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work (desirable)

**The benefits of working with Jewish Care**
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Staff Referral Bonus Program
- Career development opportunities
- We want your opinion and your experience. Be heard in your workplace.

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.

If you would like to have a discussion about the role, please contact Eithne on 03 8517 5461.
- Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community._
- Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community._
- Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process._



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