Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Worker
2 weeks ago
Join us on our journey, to create genuine impact for the community and beyond.
- Hands on and rewarding role.
- Complex and diverse organisation.
- Contribute to shaping thriving communities.
**About 3Bridges**
We strive to give back. Together.
3Bridges Community is a Registered Charity and Not for Profit organisation. With over 40 years of combined experience in partnering with local communities. To empowering individuals to live their best life. Regardless of age, location, disability or ethnicity. The diversity of our services and programs provides 3Bridges a unique opportunity, to connect with the community in a meaningful and substantial way.
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About the role*
The purpose of this position is to work within the Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) framework and provide programs and support to at risk and vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families to ensure they have the information, knowledge and skills to make informed choices and reduce risk factors.
The Aboriginal Youth Worker (AYW) will have a focus on early intervention and the role requires exceptional planning & time management skills as well as the ability to effectively facilitate group programs that are culturally safe and delivered with a person-centred, holistic focus.
The position requires strong cultural sensitivity and the utmost confidentiality with a willingness to go outside one's comfort zone to enable better outcomes for young people and their families. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to engage and connect with young people and community is essential to this position.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate activities/ programs to target improving wellbeing and engagement of young people.
- Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in a 1-2-1/mentoring capacity from 10-18.
- Support to plan and develop broader events and initiatives to support and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people's connection to culture and community
- Have strong links to culturally appropriate referral pathways and other services that deliver supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
- Work effectively and professionally within Schools and with key stakeholders includes Principals, Deputies Principal, teaching staff, Counsellors and Wellbeing Units. Support teaching staff to deliver culturally appropriate programs
- Actively promote the service to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community
**About You**
- You have lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- You have experience working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities or Case Work is highly regarded
- Cert IV Youth Work or equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain
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What it means to work at 3Bridges?*
Our culture has been formed with a community spirit and passion to give back. 3Bridges Community aims to inspire and encourage our people to be the best they can be, through ongoing training, career opportunities and success as a valued team member.
3Bridges Community is committed to enabling a culture of inclusion and diversity. The people we work with and provide support to come from all walks of life and so do we. We welcome your unique contributions through your experiences, culture, opinions, ethnicity, gender identity and all that makes you an individual. Our commitment is not only because it is ethically right but more importantly, it makes us a more vibrant, strong, and accepting team of amazing people.
3Bridges is an equal opportunity employer.
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