• Shepparton location, Yorta Yorta Country
• Casual Position
• Stream 1, Level 4 - $46.93 per hour, plus super and salary packaging

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 Shepparton Education First Youth Foyer assists young people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness (aged between 16-24) to build sustainable lives. This is achieved through the provision of safe secure accommodation, mentoring and personal supports whilst they are engaged in study or training to prepare them to transition to independent living and employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Transitions Youth Development Worker to coordinate the transition of young people in and out of the Education First Youth Program. You will be a support person for those entering and exiting the program (up to 12 months) as well as champion the Housing and Living Skills Offer to work with students to assess living skills.

Additionally you will:

• Support young people to achieve independent and sustainable living skills.
• Coordinate support services, education and training services to ensure young people remain engaged.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external agencies to achieve common goals for young people.
• Mentor and coach young people through their achievements.
• Promote the Education First Youth Foyer as a community engaged program and promote opportunities for students to engage with their community.

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 appropriate Diploma level or tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, Education or similar is desirable, however candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

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 an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by the closing date.

Queries to Matthew Jobling Team Leader - Education First Youth Foyer Shepparton on (03) 5822 8100.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Salary

Stream 1, Level 4, Year 1 Super and Salary Packaging, $46.93 per hour ($37.54 + 25% casual loading)

Related documents

• 20210811 - PD Youth Development Worker – Transitions