Job Description

Summary:

As a member of the Community Services team, the Youth Engagement Worker (identified) provides culturally appropriate support and early intervention for young people within school and community settings to promote engagement, strengthen social and emotional wellbeing, and reduce the risk of disengagement. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating youth-focused activities, including youth camps, youth groups and school holiday programs, that support young people to build positive connections, access appropriate services and participate in safe, culturally responsive activities.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with school aged community members to understand their needs and assist in accessing support services both internally and externally.
• In collaboration with peers and external agencies, plan and facilitate groups for young people around substance use and social emotional wellbeing needs.
• Support the development and maintenance of positive family relationships.
• Provide support to targeted groups via outreach as appropriate.
• Utilise appropriate engagement strategies to link in with young people including social media posts, newsletters, face-to-face information sessions.
• Ensure quality improvement is adhered to in line with RDAC’s procedures.
• Ensure effective service provision and referral pathways are specific and culturally appropriate. Develop and maintain professional partnerships with key stakeholders/networks.
• Meet all relevant targets/KPI’s for the position.
• Use and maintain the Client Record System (CRS)

Qualifications:

• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Satisfactory drug & alcohol testing screening
• A current First Aid (Level 2) certificate is desirable.
• Preferred to have appropriate tertiary qualification or working towards a health-related discipline. E.g. psychology, Social Work, Alcohol and other drugs, Youth Work

This role is an identified role for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.