Make a real difference to the lives of young people in Narrogin
Join a values-driven organisation with great team culture
0.5 to 0.8 FTE part-time weekday role
Aboriginal Identified Position (50D)
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 Workeryou 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:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
- 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.
If the opportunity to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours excites you then we want to hear from you.
Avon Community Services is creating a workplace that celebrates and advances diversity and inclusion. To achieve this, we seek team members who reflect the diversity of our communities and are passionate about driving positive change. Everyone is welcome and valued here.
Avon Community Services is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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