• 100469
• $75,452 pa (Band 5), plus super
• Permanent Full Time

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced, driven and committed Youth Support Worker to join the Youth Engagement & Pathway Unit at Hume. The role sits in the Mental Health, Wellbeing & Leadership Team and is responsible for the delivery and evaluation of engagement, mental health, wellbeing, and leadership initiatives for young people aged 6 to 18 years, that are responsive, accessible and evidence informed.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and skilled youth worker who has experience engaging young people face-to-face and online in partnership with schools and services, fostering effective partnerships, developing programs that respond to need; and assisting young people and families to navigate the service system to access support, resources and information.

The following skills and experience are required:

Key Skills

• Tertiary qualifications in the area of youth/social work/community services or a relevant formal qualification with relevant experience.
• Previous experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating services, programs and events for young people including those from diverse backgrounds/identities.
• Understanding and working knowledge of models of youth participation, strengths-based practice, community consultation and development.
• Good project management skills, and effective organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve enhanced outcomes for young people and their families.
• An understanding of risk management, child safe standards, ethical practice in youth work and working in a local government context.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
• First Aid qualification to Level 2 or a willingness to undertake training.
• A current driver's licence.

Company Profile

Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and the principles of gender equality.

Our Council recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. Our people are required to observe child safe requirements and support the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Our strong commitment to social justice and the environment provides opportunities for employees to participate in various programs.

We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of other employee benefits to support employee's work life balance.

For further information please view position description or contact Cherry Grimwade on 0418 361 276.

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