Community and Youth Worker

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Community & Youth Worker

Join an organisation dedicated to Creating possibilities in peoples lives
Enjoy a social & supportive environment.
Fantastic company culture with ongoing career development opportunities!

The Role

The Junction Works Community & Youth team provides services to children youth families and communities across Liverpool Fairfield Canterbury-Bankstown and Campbelltown.

The Junction Works has an opportunity for an experienced and passionateCommunity & Youth Workerto join the team. Reporting to Senior Community & Youth Officer this pivotal role will see youresponsible for developing and delivering Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) funded programs. The role will also see you provide comprehensive case management services targeted support social participation and community support. This role will also require you to facilitate a range of workshops and programs across schools/organisations targeting children youth families and communities.

To this role you will bring demonstrated knowledge of/exposure to youth and community services with a passion for supporting everyone ideal candidate will also bring an open and creative mindset to the position; new and innovative ideas are encouraged!Strong organisational skills and the willingness to jump into any task at hand will also contribute to your success in this role.

Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

Provide case management support and services to children youth families and communities.
Develop and deliver funded Community Youth & Childrens projects across the Liverpool Fairfield Canterbury - Bankstown and Campbelltown LGAs.
Encourage stability well-being resilience and empowerment of our Community & Youth participants/clients through our programs and services.
Provide Targeted Early Intervention - Program Activities (Community Connections Community Centres Community Support and Targeted Support) as per DCJ Agreement for funding of services.
Provide and facilitate social inclusion programs.
Travel to TJW sites or other community locations (incl. transport of relevant program-specific equipment).
Adhere to all TJW policies and procedures as well as any relevant legislation.

To be successfulyou need:

Current NSW Drivers Licence
Current First Aid Certificate
Current NSW Working with Children Check
Current National Police Check
Access to a vehicle (we encourage comprehensive insurance to be in place)

Our ideal candidate will have

Tertiary qualification in Youth / Community Services / Behavioural / Social Sciences or related field
Demonstrated experience in delivering Programs in a community youth and childrens services setting.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills including verbal written and cross cultural.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic and creative team
Proven ability to network and liaise with government and non-government agencies
Extensive knowledge of services available in South West Sydney including but not limited to the following LGAs Liverpool Fairfield Canterbury-Bankstown and Campbelltown where referrals are made
Proven organisational and administrative skills
High level computer literacy including MS Office and use of emerging technology

Why choose a career withThe Junction Works

If youre looking for a long-lasting career with an established and reputable NFP organisation this is the role for you! At the Junction Works we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to offering a friendly place to work and a genuine supportive team environment to grow and develop.

Application Process

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Preferred candidates will be required to attend a Pre Employment Assessment undertake a Criminal History Record check and Working with Children Check

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