Be part of Save the Children's Back on Track program, an NT government initiative which aims to prevent youth crime, divert young people away from the youth justice system and provide alternatives to detention. We need you to be part of a dedicated team to maximise the impact of our programs on the lives of young people. In this role you can make a difference, while growing your own professional development.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. In the Northern Territory, we support families by tackling issues at a community level to help children get the best start in life. See here for more information on our work across the Territory.

Where you come in:

In this full time, fixed term position (to July 2022, with potential for extension) you'll provide one to one mentoring with young people to build a strong trusting relationship and develop individualised goals. You'll work to offer practical assistance such as transport and encouragement to attend appointments, making referrals and supporting young people to engage with a variety of services whilst reconnecting to family, community, and culture. You'll be part of our NT Programs Team and report to our Team Leader.

Please note: Due to COVID-19 border restrictions, this role is currently open only to candidates based in the Northern Territory.

You will make an impact by:

• Working closely with the qualified Back on Track Teacher
• Developing rapport with young people through an assertive outreach approach
• Supporting young people to access education, health, recreation and other services, and building on these referral pathways
• Working with other key stakeholders to strengthen collaborative practice to ensure young people receive coordinated supports
• Completing administrative tasks such as maintaining case notes, administering client assessments and report writing

Does this sound like you?

Your empathy, creativity and motivation to see young people grow will help you work in partnership to achieve outcomes, and you have a passion for assisting our communities' most vulnerable youth. Your cultural understanding and remarkable communication skills see you nurture engagement from young people, their families and the wider community.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

This role requires:

• Ability to work with at-risk young people, with complex needs
• Knowledge of the issues facing young people in the community, including trauma, neglect and abuse
• Strong time management, organisational and record keeping skills
• A minimum of a Certificate IV in Youth Work (or a related field), or progress towards
• Current valid Driver's Licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Monthly supervision sessions
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section. For any enquiries, contact Seb Hall on 0439 270 496.

Position Description - Youth Worker, Back on Track

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.