AddressAbout our Organisation:
Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.
The Role:
- The position focuses on engagement of at risk young people and identifying their issues and Support needs as well as taking steps to address these needs through provision of client centred individual support and advocacy.
- The role responds directly and immediately to a young person’s needs and circumstances.
- This is done through program facilitation & attendance of programs, street based engagement, establishing rapport with young people, and building trusting and professional relationships that foster person centred practice.
- It is a requirement of the role that evening shifts up until 9pm are rostered weekly
- Base Location is Blacktown however, you will be requested to start and finish at different YOTS locations for programs.
Some of the functions of the role include:
- Build trusting and professional relationships with individual young people, groups, family networks and community
- Utilise strong communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and increase young people access to services and Support
- Develop and implement programs that address current and emerging needs and issues
- Develop strong networks with service providers, local community groups, and Government bodies
- Consultation and collaboration with the community to identify, develop and implement effective and meaningful activities and programs
- Implement mechanisms for local youth engagement which facilitates youth empowerment within a community development framework
Qualifications required:
- Minimum certificate IV Qualifications in Youth Work or Community Services
Experience:
- 2+ year’s sound knowledge, and experience in the youth services field.
Skills and knowledge:
- Experience in individual support, group facilitation, child protection procedures.
- Experience in facilitating capacity building workshops in a group setting.
- Ability to apply a harm reduction approach in assessing the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged families where there are concerns for safety and wellbeing of young people
- A clear understanding of the issues confronting vulnerable young people and their impact on families and the community
- Ability to apply Trauma Informed Care principles
- Demonstrated capacity to respect and work effectively with young people of diverse cultural backgrounds including culturally sensitive practice
- Strong administrative skills and understanding of the importance of Evidence Based Quality Practice
- Ability to use Person Centred Practice in empowering young people
- Excellent communication and empathy skills, demonstrating confidence in engaging young people and making meaningful connections.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of basic computing concepts
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the mandatory child protection reporting procedures and values that underpin a child safe organization
- Have an understanding of adolescent development
To Apply
Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum).
At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.
Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation. YOTS is committed to providing a safe environment where all children and young people are treated with respect and are protected from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.
This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.
The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.
We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.
