Youth Worker

**Full-time, 12-month contract position based in Hurstville**:

- **$80k - $86k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging**:

- **Flexible Friendly organisation, hybrid work options available**

**Our Organisation**

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

**About this role**

We are seeking a **passionate** and **dedicated** individual to join our team as a Youth Worker/ Service Support Coordinator to join our team at The Shack Youth Services in Hurstville.

The Shack Youth Services provides **support services, learning opportunities, life-skills and creative development** for young people and their families so they can develop the resilience to break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage. To ensure the smooth operation of our service we require a special person to help the team function effectively

As our Youth Worker / Service Support Coordinator you will be adept at prioritising and balancing your focus to ensure youth/young people (12-17 years) feel safe, supported and enjoy opportunities for belonging.

**Duties**
- Plan and develop youth focused educational, health and wellbeing programs/services that meet the needs of the client group
- Implement and facilitate these programs which will provide critical support during time of transition be it school or life transitions or transiting from the juvenile justice system
- Liaise and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as community groups and educational institutions in the planning and delivery of the program or service
- Coordinate program content, including preparation of documentation, information, presentations, promotional materials and packs

**Our Benefits**

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A best life is deeply personal. It can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:

- ** Salary Benefits -** In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 pa pre tax and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program and package vehicles
- ** Work/Life Balance - **Flexible work arrangements including part time hours + laptop & phone provided to work remotely + 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees
- ** Recognition and Reward - **Length of Service rewards + long service leave after 5 years
- ** Wellness -** Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave
- **Professional development - **Ongoing learning, training and career progression opportunities
- ** Our Reconciliation Commitment** - a First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group, and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

**Skills and Experience**

**We want you to be successful in your new role This means you'll have**:

- A **Certificate IV or Diploma** qualified in community services, youth work, events or similar
- At least 12 months experience in a similar role, or a role that allowed you to build the skills to effectively plan, develop and deliver services to the specific client group
- Good understanding of the client vulnerabilities of individuals who may access the service and their needs
- Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ+) communities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good relationship building skills with the ability to create strong working relationships with different stakeholders
- If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace. _

Have any questions? Contact **Glenys **on **0421 135 877** for a friendly, confidential discussion

**Internally this role is known as Service Support Coordinator
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