Advisor - Youth

**Fabulous package + hybrid work arrangement + part-time (3 days)**:

- **Wonderful for-purpose, values-based organisation**:

- **Development and National career pathways opportunity**

**SEEKING A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?**

Tap into your innate ability to connect and support in a role that offers an opportunity to **make a genuine impact** in the lives of others.

This rewarding role does require a **degree in social work or mental health**. Add your empathetic, calm and approachable nature and you’ll spend your days guiding and empowering those who need it most, our children and young people.

As a Youth Advisor, your **passion, creativity, sense of humour and five or more years of experience** will be a valued addition to an already **amazing, dedicated team**. Matching your flexible and autonomous nature, you’ll join your colleagues in person **once a week in our office in Ryde**, then **work to your own schedule**, either from home, or on client visits.

**AND YOU ARE?**

A youth-focussed social services professional. You operate with positivity, compassion, drive, and flexibility. These are key qualities for this Youth Advisor. Blend these with the following attributes for an unbeatable combination:

- Experience in **providing psychosocial support and targeted intervention to young people**:

- Expertise in **connecting people with disability to the relevant agencies**:

- **Registration with a professional industry body** (AASW or APS)
- Clear written and verbal **communication skills**:

- An aptitude for **working autonomously**:

- A **current drivers’ licence** and comprehensively insured car

Reporting directly to a passionate and supportive CEO, your role entails:

- **Improving the mental health of children and young people** at risk of Huntington’s disease, or living with a family member affected
- **Delivering information sessions** to schools, parents and carers
- **Organising group events** to build connections and foster supportive relationships
- **Driving and leading** youth counselling sessions
- **Developing** effective, specific emotional coping strategies for children and young people
- **Contributing **to mandatory compliance audits and reporting requirements

**WHAT MAKES THIS ORGANISATION ONE YOU’D WANT TO WORK FOR?**

Since 1975, Huntington’s NSW & ACT has been a strong voice and advocate for better services for those affected by Huntington’s Disease, a rare, inherited neurological disease.

This **part-time position offers extensive FBT benefits, meal and entertainment allowances, **and is a chance to **build a meaningful career** as you drive and grow the youth program and **acquire further skills** with specialised Huntington’s disease training.

**Curious?**

Do something that takes you out of the ordinary.

**Call Ely on 0408 644 522 **to chat about this unique role.

We’re good people who find good people.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $59,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

- West Ryde, NSW 2114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Ryde, NSW 2114