Youth Support Practitioner

**Description**:
Fun and positive team, where your high energy and commitment will be appreciated in a collaborative environment.
Enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, extra paid leave and a supportive organisational culture, fostering a sense of contribution and growth.
Meaningful work where you can make a difference, offering a valuable service to youth in our community
Are you a proactive and values-driven individual, passionate about positively influencing the lives of young people? Are you seeking a meaningful role to advance your career in Youth and Family Services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Youth Support Practitioner to join our team at Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) to implement our youth engagement programs within the ACT.
About the role
This position is part of the Youth Engagement Team responsible for the coordination, planning and facilitation of youth engagement activities under the direction of the Program Manager - Youth Services. The incumbent will provide support to vulnerable young people aged 10-25 years through the provision of assertive outreach, structured open access activities and short-term casework in the Capital Region. Support for young people and services will be supported and guided by CRCS Practice Framework.
**Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following**:

- Delivers programs in accordance with contractual and KPI requirements and in alignment with program manuals
- Creates new programs where required and identifies program modifications and improvements.
- Maintains engagement and interest of participants and encourages re-attendance by providing high quality customer service and creative activities.
- Respectfully and safely encourages participants to try new activities and offers support to engage where required.
- Create new opportunities for young people to participate in
- Monitors equipment and resource quality, set-up, use of equipment and resources and the storage of equipment and resources to ensure safety at all times.
- Develops, monitors and updates program risk assessments independently and in partnership with the team.

**Essential requirements for the role**:

- Minimum of Diploma level qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Education or related field.
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.
- Capability and willingness to continue learning and development.

**Additional requirements for the role**:
Required to work routinely outside normal business hours.
A valid driver's license and access to a roadworthy, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle are essential for this role to fulfill work-related requirements.
CRCS employees must hold a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration and have this with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
CRCS employees are required to undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may affect their eligibility to work or performing the inherent requirements of their position.
We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

- Discounted early education and care program Services and gym membership
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay)
- Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
- Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with support for office and/or remote working
- Commitment to supporting your professional development.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

The organisation
Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.
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