Youth Development Worker
Job No:
Berry2858
Location:
Shepparton, VIC
- Casual
- Shepparton location
ABOUT US:
Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Education First Youth Foyer Program is an innovative partnership model to help young people who are committed to their education but who are at risk of homelessness build sustainable lives. The Model developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Launch Housing and is based on the Open Talent and Advantaged Thinking approach.
This role is casual with variation of shifts, primarily night shift work (11.00pm – 7.30am). Great if you are studying!
Key aspects of the role include:
- Support the ongoing operation of the Education First Youth Foyer Program.
- Provide individual mentoring and coaching to students of Foyer to support their development of goals and life skills
- Promote the Education First Youth Foyer as a community engaged program and promote opportunities for students to engage with their community
- MUST be available for night shifts!
- Casual
ABOUT YOU:
We are looking for someone with energy, drive and a passion for working with marginalised young people to support them to achieve an independent and sustainable life.
We are looking for someone with a broad range of life experiences, skills and employment backgrounds who have a genuine interest in supporting young people to experience their community and make a contribution to the community. A tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Education and/or appropriate experience.
REMUNERATION:
- The base salary for this position is SCHCADS Level 3 to 4, Pay Point 1 which currently ranges from $35.6169-$40.1451 per hour inclusive of casual loading plus super under the Berry Street Victoria 2014-2017 Agreement.
- The value of the salary may be increased through salary packaging.
What Berry Street can offer you:
- A thorough induction program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A great friendly environment
- Employee assistance program
- Annual Employee Opinion Survey participation
- Focus on positive work/life balance
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- An organisation that cares about you
For further information about this position, please refer to the position description.
Queries to Anita McCurdy, Manager – Foyer on 5825 6104
Applications including resume, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted by 11pm on Tuesday, 4 December 2018
To download the Position Description, please click here
To download the Key Selection Criteria template, please click here
Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.