Youth Outreach Worker

2 months ago

Melton, Australia Youth Projects Ltd Full time

A bit about the role

This is an exciting position in the front line of youth intervention where outstanding motivation and passion will make the most difference. Working with young people aged 12-25, the Youth Outreach Worker will work as part of the YHOP Team undertaking supporting young people to achieve their goals. The worker may also facilitate group programs and provide secondary consultations to other Youth Projects employees in relation to client needs.

YHOP is an outreach program that engages/connects at risk young people to relevant referral pathways to increase engagement, wellbeing and social participation in their community, overcoming barriers. 

Key Requirements

  • Experience in community engagement, outreach and working with young people.
  • Minimum Cert IV qualifications in youth work, social work, employment services, community development
  • Experience working in AOD, Mental Health and /or Homelessness would be highly desirable.

Fixed term until June 2027

A bit about you

You are an enabler who successfully engages, supports and coaches disengaged young people by providing critical interventions. You hold a qualification in youth work, community services, mental health or other relevant discipline and have experience working with young people (12 - 24) in case management and brief intervention support with a focus on mental health and well-being outcomes. You’re passionate about working with at-risk and vulnerable young people and you know your stuff when it comes to guiding and collaborating in a flexible, youth-orientated environment.

You’re full of creative ways to meet our service users where they are at and believe that engagement shouldn’t be a one size fits all model. You always see the person, not just their immediate situation because you understand that everyone has different needs, and that is okay.

A bit about us:

We are an independent, registered charity providing front line support to young people and people experiencing homelessness to open up pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our focus is on respect, client-centred care, and harm prevention so people can lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment, and a greater sense of belonging, safety, and security through our holistic model of care.

This is (some) of what we got up to:

  • Over 8,000 people accessed our services.
  • Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room.
  • 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes.
  • More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services.
  • Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation programs.

You can read more in our Impact Report or you’ll find us right across Naarm/Melbourne with our main hubs located in Glenroy, Sunshine, Werribee, Melton and on Hosier Lane in the heart of the city. 

Why should you work with us?  

We’re a casual and flexible, yet professional and high energy workplace. We encourage flexibility for a healthy work/life balance and although we are very serious about our work, we are very chill when it comes time to wind down. Every day you spend working with us, you’re making a difference.

Although they're pretty great perks, we don’t just stop there… here are some of the others:

  • Free, locally roasted coffee at the office 
  • A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
  • PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
  • Flexible work environment & Great Place to Work Certified
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 
  • Uncapped Employee Assistance Program 
  • Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra 5 personal leave days

Sounds like you'd like to join the team at Youth Projects? 

 Send through your resume + a cover letter by clicking "Apply for this Job" 

Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received and only successful applicants will be notified. 

Please note is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working with Children’s Check, Police Check. 

Our commitment to diversity 

At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and indigenous candidates. 

Safety screening 

Youth Projects is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation are safe and feel safe. Youth Projects has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All Youth Projects staff must undergo Police and Working with Children

We are an independent, registered charity which provides front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues. We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty. We are not only changing lives, but saving lives. Comprised of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we have the ability to provide a complete wrap around, judgement free service with a strong focus on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention. The impact we seek enables each person to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.

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