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Youth Worker

Do you want to inspire, impact and influence a generation of leaders?

Primary Objective of the Role

As a youth worker you will be at the forefront of our mission to provide high-quality mentoring services to a young people across all our programs

Tasks & responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate and coordinate Youth Programs and events, including the preparation and development of supporting resources.

• Maintain professional case notes – including Session Plans, Session notes and applicable mandatory reporting

• Ensuring programs meet targets and objectives and reviews evaluative data to inform practice

• Liaise and maintains relationships with all key stakeholders

• Align and apply professional frameworks of practice and approaches to all programs

• Demonstrating outstanding teamwork and aligning personal and professional values

• Participate positively in professional supervision and team meetings

• Engaging in continuous training, praxis cycle and professional development

• Uphold cultural practices and processes

• Ensure all activities delivered are aligned and uphold the Charis vision, mission and values and comply with all Policies and procedures

Qualifications & experience

• Qualification in youth work, social work or related field is highly regarded and/or other relevant work experience

• At least 2 years experience in a similar role.

• Working with Childrens Card (Vic)

• Current Australian Driver’s License

• First Aid Certificate plus CPR Certificate

• National Police Check (no older than 12 months)

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in delivering mentoring sessions with young people in community group and youth justice settings 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with Pasifika families and communities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including case note writing

• Proven experience in ethical decision-making and self-directed management

• Demonstrates ability to work well within a team

Apply now and be apart of a mission that will inspire, impact and influence a generation of young leaders.  

Applications must include a current CV with the names of two referees and a cover letter responding to each of the key selection criteria.  Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted. Click here for full job description and for further information please contact simei@charismentoring.org.au 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM 12 OCTOBER, 2023