Youth Development Coach

2 weeks ago


Sunshine, Australia Youth Projects Ltd Full time
About the Role

The Youth Coach will be a key link for young people between the ages of 15 and 25 who are experiencing housing support and gain access to bespoke employment programs supporting future pathways.

By collaborating with our partners, you will provide disadvantaged young people with an access point to employment support and play a vital role in addressing complex barriers to employment, education and/or training.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mentor young people into sustainable employment and vocational pathways
  • Develop and deliver innovative activity-based groups
  • Build employer relationships
  • Provide ongoing, intensive interventions and support
  • Register participants with Youth Projects employment services

Requirements:

  • Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Career Development, or Employment Services
  • Proven experience in employment services, training industries, and/or community/youth sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to assertively engage and support young people
  • Client-Centred Approach: A commitment to engaging with service users, employers, and industry representatives with respect, dignity, and a non-judgmental attitude

About Us

Youth Projects is an independent, registered charity providing frontline support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open up pathways out of poverty and homelessness and break the cycle of disadvantage.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous candidates.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity and believe that people from a range of backgrounds bring a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness.

Why Work with Us?

We're a casual and flexible yet professional and high-energy workplace. We encourage flexibility for a healthy work/life balance, and although we are very serious about our work, we are very chill when it comes time to wind down.

Every day you spend working, you're making a difference. We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Free, locally roasted coffee at the office
  • A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
  • PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
  • Flexible work environment & flexibility to take extra unpaid leave for travel while working
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
  • Uncapped Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra five personal leave days


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