Youth Engagement Officer

6 months ago


Canberra, Australia YWCA Canberra Full time

**About YWCA Canberra**:
YWCA Canberra is a respected feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women’s issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929. Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children’s services, community services, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership.

The YWCA Canberra Mura Lanyon Youth and Community Centre (MYLCC) is located in the Lanyon Valley and plays an important role in providing pathways for community members to engage in social, cultural, recreational and educational activities through a variety of programs and services.

**About the Youth Engagement Officer Role**:
Based at MLYCC, the Youth Engagement Officer will draw upon strength-based principles to assist in the development and delivery of a range of service initiatives targeted at young people across the Tuggeranong region with a focused approach to engaging young people whose identity as Gender and or Sexuality diverse. The role includes program planning, activity planning and resource identification, facilitation of activities/sessions, supervision and active support of young people including risk management, identification of group and individual needs and accurate and timely referrals and program reporting.

**You will primarily be responsible for the following**:

- Co-delivery and programming of a piloted LGBTQIA+ Allies group program that is provided as an in reach into local high schools and colleges as well as co-delivery of our weekly LGBTQIA+ Allies youth group
- Co-delivery of and attendance to our LQBTQIA+ Allies Prom event and They-Leads Conference
- Providing direct service delivery to a diverse range of young people in accordance with YWCA policies and procedures and funding body requirements
- Working collaboratively with other services and with schools and colleges in the Tuggeranong region
- Assist in undertaking analysis of the needs of young people in the target group
- Provide informal support, information and referral services to young people accessing the MLYCC and outreach programs
- Promote YWCA Lanyon Youth Engagement Service Programs and services to other organisations
- Complete administrative tasks as required and in a timely manner, including maintaining accurate statistical information and participate in all reporting processes;
**About You**:
The role requires demonstrated experience of working with a range of Youth as well as the following:

- Vocational or Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Community Development or another relevant field.
- Demonstrated Experience working with Young People and proven ability to engage them in a range of activities.
- Current and practical knowledge of issues affecting Young People, and strategies to address these issues.
- Demonstrated ability in working with young people, particularly with:

- Young people who identify as Sexuality and/or Gender Diverse and young neurodiverse people
- Desirable; experience working with young people who have multiple needs and/or
- Are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or are from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability in working with young people in informal situations including effective referral and advocacy.
- Experience and/or training in facilitating structured groups.
- Strong case management experience
- A high level of computer literacy
- An ACT working with Vulnerable People Registration

**In return, YWCA Canberra will offer you**:

- Salary packaging options that can improve your take home pay by $5K annually
- Additional 3 days paid annual leave between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working options including 9-day fortnights, compressed 4 day working week and varied hours to accommodate your work-life balance
- In-house registered training organisation to upskill or further your study in a supportive environment including SheLeads Diploma
- Access to 2 days paid study leave annually
- 14 weeks paid parental leave with no qualifying period of service
- FREE annual flu vaccinations
- Access to free guidance and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Work for the only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)

**How** to apply**
- YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes._
- YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply._

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