Youth Worker

National Networks Plus (NNP) is the only Not-for-Profit staffing agency operating in Australia. From its humble beginnings supporting the Health and Community sector in Sydney, we have expanded to deliver workforce services across Australia that support the sustainability and quality service delivery for our workforce partners.

Currently we are building our workforce pools across the Perth**area so we can provide support to our ever-growing client base in the region. So, if you are someone that has a passion for helping others and experience within a heath or community setting, we would love to have you join the team.

**Benefits include**:

- Salary Packaging: Packaging up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income, reducing tax and increasing your take home pay.
- Entertainment Benefits: Add up to $2,650 extra of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
- Delivering services Nationally, **if you move, you can stay with the same employer** - we will actively find you work in your new location.
- Convenient App for managing your shifts and availability
- Ability to see open shifts and roster yourself to what works for you
- Access to free online professional development
- Potential to work across multiple position types with the one employer (Facility & Community, Aged, Disability, Youth)
- Able to be worked around other employment

**Responsibilities**:

- Build and maintain positive relationships with youth through mentorship and counselling.
- Develop and implement engaging programs and activities that promote skill-building, leadership, and personal growth.
- Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to enhance resources and support for youth.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of young individuals within the community.
- Provide educational resources and conduct training sessions on relevant topics.
- Respond to crisis situations, offering immediate support and collaborating with appropriate authorities.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions, assessments, and program outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive approach to youth development.
- Managing potential behaviors of concern.

Qualifications:

- Cert IV in Child, Diploma of community services, Youth and Family Intervention or other relevant field (eg: Disability, Mental Health etc.) - Or working toward
- Current First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening (or willing to obtain)
- Current (Paid) Working with Children check (or willing to obtain)
- Recent and relevant experience in a similar role
- 2 professional references
- Unrestricted Australian Driver's License (required if providing community access support, driving facility vehicles)
- ** Driver's license is Required.