Youth Worker, Drop-In

Join us on our journey to create a genuine impact for the community and beyond.

**3Bridges Benefits**
- Salary packaging & novated leasing
- Workforce wellbeing support provider
- Career development & progression support
- Employee referral and milestone reward programs
- Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
- Discounted OSHC services and gym memberships

**About 3Bridges**

We strive to give back - together.

3Bridges Community is a Registered Charity and a Not-for-Profit organisation with over 40 years of combined experience in partnering with local communities, and empowering individuals to live their best life, regardless of age, location, disability, or ethnicity. The diversity of our services and programs provide 3Bridges with unique opportunities to connect with the community, in a meaningful and substantial way.

**About the role**

This role is part of the Youth and Community Services Team, working within the Early Intervention Framework. You will work within our Youth Drop-In Space to engage with young people from our local community. The Youth Worker will have a focus on early intervention and the role requires exceptional communication and time management skills as well as the ability to effectively facilitate group programs. 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.
- This role is also available in other locations such as Summer Hill and Mascot._
- Work within the Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) framework to provide information and support to at risk young people and their families, empowering them to make positive and informed life choices.
- To respectfully engage with young people within the Drop-in space and provide additional support where necessary.
- To provide young people with relevant information about access to services and opportunities available to them.
- Use a strengths-based approach to empower young people to learn new skills and grow in their own personal development.
- Create a welcoming safe space that young people feel comfortable in, celebrate diversity, and have an opportunity to seek information, support, and advice.
- Empower young people with the opportunity to participate in targeted programs (living skills, stress management) and social activities.
- To plan and facilitate targeted school-based programs which provide young people with opportunities for personal, social, and emotional growth.
- Adhering to Child Protection policy and guidelines and any relevant documentation regarding mandatory reporting.
- Work, Health, and Safety reporting documentation such as, incident and hazard reporting.
- Reporting on statistics for Youth Zone and targeted school-based programs.

**About You**
- Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work or Equivalent Qualification.
- Proven ability to engage with young people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Sound understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- Experience in mental health, AOD or housing, and Juvenile Justice.
- Experience in developing and delivering targeted programs to young people.
- Experience in facilitating activities, games and learning experiences.
- A strong understanding of trauma informed and young person-centered frameworks, as well as child protection legislations.
- Experience of developing and delivering targeted programs to young people and with strength in managing complex needs. Demonstrated understanding of, and respect for, cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD).

**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, and to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all. 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.