Youth Worker

Company Description

Job Link Recruitment offers guidance to individuals who are aspiring to enhance their professional lives. Since 2012, we have assisted career-seekers who are either unemployed or wish to venture into different fields or industries, offering useful services along the way and guidance in their pursuits.

We have a motivated team on staff whose members persistently seek out job openings within small to medium businesses, as wel   l as maintain advantageous working relationships within various industries. We prefer to remain modest in size, as this allows us to provide intimate care and absolute focus on each individual client.

Our focus and expertise revolves around the Retail & Sales, Logistics & Warehousing, Social Work, Education & Training, Childcare, Healthcare & Nursing, Administration, and Information Technology industries; but we also provide services for those pursuing opportunities in other fields, such as graduate work.

The services we provide our clients are comprehensive, and we aim to bestow an encouraging yet pragmatic ambience in order to introduce the ideal positions to them. Individuals who come to us for our proficiency and determination can make use of our various resources, such as job pairing, work placement pairing, workshops, resume writing, or career guidance. We understand how the job market operates and can offer candid, practical advice that will take you further in your career and job search.

Job Link Recruitment doesn’t presume to immediately know the best route you should take in your career. Our main objective is to listen carefully to what you want and need in your professional life, and combined with our tenacity and established connections, we will find your next job together.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for providing assistance to youth in need and at risk? We are currently seeking a creative, caring, and patient part-time Youth Worker to join our client’s team located in Seymour. Our client seeks someone whose objective is to enhance the wellbeing of young people in the community. It’s an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

In your role, you will establish good rapport and effective relationships with young people and work to increase their confidence and ambition. At times, you will simply be talking to youth and helping them participate in various activities such as arts, music, or sports. Other times, you will assess the needs of the young people in the community and match them with programs related to certain areas (examples: health and fitness, drugs and alcohol, relationships, bullying, education, homelessness, mental health, etc.). From behavioural issues and teenage pregnancy to family issues and a lack of confidence, your goal will be to ensure the youth are heard and supported, and that they have everything they need to continue on in making a positive contribution to society. When needed, you will partner with other professionals and organisations to ensure the youth you assist can get the help they need.

Position Overview

• Provide high-quality compassionate mentorship, support, and coaching to youth in the community
• Enhance the wellbeing of youth by assessing their needs and ensursing they are given the tools needed to thrive
• Work in collaboration and partnership with professionals and other organisations as needed
• Manage unanticipated events or unstable situations in a timely professional manner
• Organise your time and resources based on the individual needs of each youth
• Participate in light administrative duties and project planning

Job Type: Part Time

Hours: Various hours between Noon – 9:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday; Average 25 hours per week

Salary: $23.83

Job ref: 98142

Qualifications

 Ideal Candidates Will Have: 

• Prior experience working with young people and families
• Current Police Clearance
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a variety of settings
• Strong interpersonal and human relationship skills while being attentive to the needs of others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Additional Information

To apply for this role please submit your resume below. Successful candidates will be contacted for a phone interview then onto a face to face interview with the client.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have a legal entitlement to work in Australia & hold a valid VIC driver licence. Criminal record checks with the VIC Police, working with children checks, prior employment checks & functional assessments are part of the recruitment process. We  are an Equal Opportunity Employer.