Indigenous Youth Worker & Mentor (Part-Time)

NIT; Shire Of Narrogin; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Community Services in Narrogin is seeking a Youth Worker to support the delivery of group programs and provide drop-in support to young people. This Aboriginal Identified Position invites applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under WA law, and a current Working With Children Check is required.

You will foster a welcoming, inclusive space, plan engaging activities, and mentor young people using strengths-based approaches. The role is 0.5 to 0.8 FTE on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport and trust, facilitate groups/programs and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of youth participation principles and practices and/or experience in project planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe space for young people from diverse backgrounds, which includes cultural safety for Aboriginal young people.
• Plan and deliver engaging programs and projects with and for young people using a strengths-based, youth participation approach.
• Mentor and/or provide individual support including case management to young people.

Job description

Avon Community Services in Narrogin is seeking a Youth Worker to support the delivery of group programs and provide drop-in support to young people. This Aboriginal Identified Position invites applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander under WA law, and a current Working With Children Check is required.

You will foster a welcoming, inclusive space, plan engaging activities, and mentor young people using strengths-based approaches. The role is 0.5 to 0.8 FTE on weekdays.