Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 18th Mar 2021
At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We engage with communities to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.
Our vision is simple – Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World.
You will be responsible for supporting children to engage in kindergarten and transition from kindergarten to school. You will work directly with families and services, in prioritised areas, to address engagement barriers and support transition and ongoing participation in education.
This position is based in Bendigo and is being offered on a full time contract period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.
You will be:
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have a good understanding of the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and experience working directly with children, young people and families in an outreach style model.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:
Email Cathy at [email protected], using the subject line: Outreach Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs, for further information.