Youth Support Worker - [Archived Advertisement]
City of Stonnington (View other jobs from this organisation)
First listed on: 11 May 2019
PrintYouth Support Worker
- Salary: $70,535 - 81,047 per annum + Superannuation + Monthly ADO
- Permanent Full Time
- Innovative & collaborative Council, supportive & fun team, wellbeing programs & more!
The City of Stonnington has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Support Worker (Case Management Portfolio) to join our Middle Years and Youth Services Unit on a permanent full-time located at Youth Services, Prahran.
This position is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a broad range of programs and activities for young people aged 12 to 25 years across the municipality in conjunction with Youth Services Staff which includes planning and delivering:
- Case Management
- Expressions program – a series of events celebrating diversity for young people in Stonnington.
- FReeZA program - a youth leadership program focused on music and art events;
- BrickWork Fitness - a socio-emotional fitness program for vulnerable youth who are disengaged from education and mainstream community;
- Transitions Program which supports Grade 6 students through their transition to high school;
- Drumbeat - a school based outreach program that incorporates hand drumming, behavioural therapeutic principles and cognitive and dialectical elements;
This position specifically holds responsibility for the Case Management portfolio in conjunction with participation in the full range of activities offered by Stonnington Youth and Middle Years Services. The successful applicant will have significant experience working with young people aged 12 to 25 years, especially those from diverse backgrounds; demonstrated skills in working with young people in a case management capacity, demonstrated experience in event management; sound knowledge of and demonstrated skills in group work; good stakeholder and project management skills; and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
At the City of Stonnington, ambition and expertise will be recognised and rewarded, in an environment that fosters personal career development as part of a unique team culture. As an employee, you will have access to some fantastic benefits and be able to participate in staff wellbeing programs, previously nominated as a finalist in both the VicHealth and Worksafe Awards. Additionally, you will receive annual leave loading, ongoing training and development opportunities and work for an organisation with a dedicated Green Team.
Work for Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.
Contact: Cherry Grimwade, Middle Years and Youth Services Coordinator on 8290 7022.
Submitting your application
For position related queries, please contact Anna Pobucky on Ph: 0401790563.
Applications close: May 26, 2019
A Position Description is attached below for your perusal which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria as part of their application. To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
For further information on how to apply contact the Council’s Recruitment Officer on Ph: 03 8290 1333. For position related queries, please contact Anna Pobucky on Ph: 0401790563.
Applications close: May 26, 2019
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 26 May 2019
- Location:
- VIC
- Salary:
- $70,535 - 81,047 per annum + Super + Monthly ADO
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Community/Social Services
Youthwork/Family Services