Bridging the Gap Youth and Family Centre is a multi-disciplinary service with a strong focus on supporting young people 12-18 years.

We are seeking a Youth Worker experienced in Small Group Facilitation, 3 days per week during school terms, who has a passion to work with young people and make a difference in their lives. The right person will have experience delivering a range of wellbeing programs like RAGE and Managing the Bull and will be trained in our own in-house programs.

Preference will be given to applicants who have at least 2 years youth work experience. Experience working in High Schools would be beneficial. We are looking for someone who is passionate about building confidence and resilience in young people.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years’ Youth Work experience
• Demonstrated ability to engage young people, build relationships of trust and cooperation, and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated experience in small group facilitation, classroom management, challenging behaviour management
• Demonstrated experience working in a strengths-based, solution-focused approach
• Tertiary qualification(s) in Social Work, Social Science, Counselling or Theology
• Current NSW or National Driver’s Licence and access to a registered vehicle.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with young people effected by Family Violence, Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Child Behaviour Management, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health or Social Isolation
• Strong organisational abilities
• Strong computer and typing skills

Bridging the Gap is a community organisation located in St Marys, funded by Dept Community & Justice, which offers a friendly, supportive work environment and generous salary packaging. Salary is paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award at Level 4, with the pay point to be determined based on experience.

Bridging the Gap is a Christian organisation which stays true to its Mission and Values. Employment is conditional upon verification of a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check.