Eastern Community Connections Coordinator

2 months ago

Carlton, Australia Whitelion Youth Full time

At Whitelion Youth we have a vision of a world where no young person is left behind, where all young people have the right to equitable opportunities to reach their potential. Everyday our staff and volunteers work with young people at risk who have been impacted by the justice system, out of home care, homelessness or complex and chronic disadvantage and we support them to build positive community connections and meaningful pathways to work. As a team of staff and volunteers we are committed to always turning up and doing our best, we deliver on our commitments and we contribute to an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can belong._
- **Carlton Location**:

- **Full time**:

- **Great salary packaging options**:

- **Flexible work environment**

**THE ROLE**

As the Community Connections Coordinator in the Eastern Metropolitan region you will support young people in the Better Futures program by brokering access to mainstream opportunities, networks and resources so that they can build social connections that will help them achieve their goals and support their transition to independence.

This includes both developing new opportunities and leveraging existing local partnerships, spanning government, business, community services, philanthropy and education providers.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Community engagement and capacity building
- Service system coordination and improving access pathways
- Facilitating community mentoring opportunities
- Volunteer recruitment and coordination
- Group facilitation (e.g. network meetings, training) This role may require some after hours and weekend work. Role responsibilities
- Bring together key stakeholders within the community to create new opportunities and sustainable pathways for young people leaving care. Community stakeholders include all levels of government, local businesses and employers, education providers, philanthropic organisations, community services and sporting clubs.
- Leverage existing local networks and resources and source new relationships within the community (government, business, philanthropic) to create diverse and sustainable pathways and opportunities for young people leaving care.
- Share local expertise and knowledge with Better Futures workers to assist matching a young person to opportunities.
- Source opportunities to connect young people to community mentors who can help them explore their personal and professional aspirations and provide them with guidance, support and encouragement in line with their identified goals.
- Recruit, train and support mentors to connect with young people in social and recreational activities that contribute to a young person’s self-esteem, resilience, agency, health and wellbeing goals and an awareness of, and connection to, what’s happening in their community.
- Maintain appropriate files and records to facilitate good case coordination, accountability and manage all team and service user outcomes and relevant reporting requirements.

**Role requirements & experience**:

- Significant experience building relationships, networks and collaborations within the community for the benefit of Better Futures / Community Connections program and clients.
- Previous professional experience in Community Development, preferably working with at risk and vulnerable young people.
- An understanding of care services and experience dealing with the issues confronting vulnerable young people (including culturally & linguistically diverse, family violence, substance abuse, child abuse and child safety, mental health and relationships) and their families within Out of Home Care.
- Experience managing and working with volunteers in the areas of recruitment, selection, training, matching and supervision would be highly regarded.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to a high level of interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills to build rapport and trust with various stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in education, youth work, social work, social sciences or similar is required.
- Training in relevant child protection legislation.
- A current working with children check and driver's license (and willingness to undergo a Whitelion Police Check)

**WORKING WITH US**
At Whitelion Youth, you will be part of a supportive team environment driven by our collective purpose and shared values (commitment, collaboration, inclusion & accountability). Our leaders are committed to a culture in which you can thrive, and we want you to always bring your unique creativity to deliver on your role in the best way you know how You will also benefit from:

- Advanced internal systems and technology which support significant organisation efficiencies, allowing you to spend more time on the high value work.
- A first-class online learning platform offering huge range of professional development opportunities.
- Extra leave 3 da

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