Youth Worker

Overview
Continuing, Full Time position. Start: 13 January 2025 or as soon as can be negotiated. Salary: School Officer, Level 4 or 5.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
Townsville Flexible School is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. There are 23 Flexible Schools throughout Australia offering full-time and multiyear secondary education for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Enrolled young people may express a broad range of complex education and social needs; flexible schools respond with flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.
The purpose of a Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training, and social connectedness.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Youth Worker reports to the Area Principal or delegate. The Youth Worker supports and leads:
Effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
Physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people.
Development and implementation of the school's strategic and operational plans regarding the function of your role as youth worker.
Maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment.
Relationships with the school, staff, students and their families, industry, and community organisations in relation to planning, actions and achieving outcomes.
Youth engagement with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings.
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Key Responsibilities
Have a basic understanding of youth work or related discipline using theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
Willingness to develop substantial knowledge of Common Ground through Operation by Principles, Collaborative Problem-Solving techniques, and practices.
Accountable for setting priorities for their work area on a day-to-day basis and completing allocated tasks within timeframes and compliance standards using set procedures and processes.
Work with young people who have experienced complexity in their lives to engage in personalized learning plans to meet individual needs.
Support clear communication and meet required deadlines with supervision from school and organizational objectives.
Involve in decisions on complex issues impacting daily work with young people and staff; part of a larger team environment.
Assist young people, staff, or families in selecting from a range of services, solutions, or pathways.
Research and organise information to help provide solutions for young people.
ABOUT YOU
ESSENTIAL:
A Working with Children Clearance Notice
Current driver's licence (essential) or Light Rigid licence (highly desirable)
Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of local First Nations communities
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Understanding of principles of social justice
Understanding of current youth work practice, trends, and issues in service provision to marginalised young people, particularly within the alternate education sector
Verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meetings, report writing and negotiation
Computing skills (word processing, Internet) and ability to develop database skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications at Degree, Diploma or Certificate level with Social Work/Youth Work experience or working towards a qualification
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning
12.75% Superannuation contribution
Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments up to $15,900 p/a
Induction, wellbeing and professional development opportunities
Dedicated support to assist new youth workers
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, complete the application form below. Provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Penny Collins, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., or
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. Applications close at 3:00 PM (AEST) Friday, 3 January 2025.
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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