• Shepparton Youth Foyer location
• Casual positions to start with and opportunities for career advancement
• SCHCADS Level 4.1 $43.77 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

The Education First Youth Foyer Program is an innovative partnership model to help young people who are committed to their education but who are at risk of homelessness and to assist them with building sustainable lives for the future.

Key Responsibilities

The main requirements of the role are;

• Support the ongoing operation of the Education First Youth Foyer Program.
• Provide individual mentoring and coaching to students of Foyer to support their development of goals and life skills.
• Promote the Education First Youth Foyer as a community engaged program and promote opportunities for students to engage with their community.
• Hold a Champion portfolio of a specific program service offer.

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About You

We are looking for a Youth Development Worker who has a broad range of life experiences, skills and employment backgrounds who have a genuine interest in supporting young people to experience their community and make a contribution to the community.

A tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, Education is desirable however candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

In return we offer you

• A thorough induction program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A great friendly team environment
• A focus on positive work/life balance
• An organisation that genuinely cares about you

The Benefits

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation).
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.