Youth Worker

Avon Community Services

Narrogin, Northam & Wheatbelt WA

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Part time

$34.58 – $37.73 per hour

Make a real difference to the lives of young people in Narrogin

Join a values-driven organisation with great team culture

0.4 FTE part-time weekday role available (Tuesday & Wednesdays 2.45pm-6.30pm and Thursdays 9am-5pm).

About us

Avon Community Services is a not-for-profit charity that has proudly served Wheatbelt communities for almost 40 years with dedicated youth centres, programs and services. We are passionate about providing opportunities and supporting local young people to meet their needs and aspirations.

About the role

As a Youth Worker you will support the delivery of group programs and drop-in to:

Maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe space for young people from diverse backgrounds, which includes cultural safety for Aboriginal young people.

Plan and deliver engaging programs and projects with and for young people using a strengths-based, youth participation approach.

Mentor and/or provide individual support including case management to young people.

About you

You are passionate about using strengths-based approaches to working with young people and being a positive role model and mentor for them.

To thrive in this role you will have:

Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport and trust, facilitate groups/programs and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated reliability to work autonomously and without direct supervision.

Understanding of youth participation principles and practices and/or experience in project planning and implementation.

Knowledge or experience in the development of case plans and safety plans.

Successful candidates must have or be willing to obtain a relevant qualification; obtain and maintain a current National Police Clearance, Working With Children Check, and an unrestricted Drivers Licence, First Aid Certificate.

Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, which prioritises First Nations applicants, is relevant to this opportunity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

If the opportunity to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours excites you then we want to hear from you.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

For a full position description email: ceo@avoncs.org.au