We are increasing our casual pool, with a particular focus on recruiting new team members for our After Dark program.

Glebe Youth Service (GYS) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting young people to reach their potential, achieve their goals, and contribute positively to their community. We have been proudly providing youth services in Glebe for 30 years.

Our values

• Safety for All
• Compassion and Respect
• Embracing Difference
• Collaboration and Partnerships
• Professionalism.

THE ROLE

The Youth and Community Worker works in partnership with the community, our stakeholders and the GYS team to deliver programs and services designed to support young people, their families and the community.

This role reports to the Head of Programs – Youth and Community and will be responsible for the following:

• Deliver programs and services that are aligned with GYS’s purpose and funding.
• Engage with young people and their families and offer support and referrals when required.
• Collect stories, data and statistics as required for the purpose of continuous improvement through evaluation and reporting.
• Support complementary youth and community development events and projects with partners and as required.
• Support and ensure the overall safe operation and function of GYS.
• Follow policies and procedures at all times.

GYS programs run each afternoon of the week and on Friday and Saturday nights from 6.30 to 10 pm. Additional special events take place in the evenings and on weekends as necessary.

Selection Criteria – what’s essential and desirable

Please respond to the below when applying for the role:

• Demonstrated experience undertaking community engagement, youth work or facilitating group work with young people and community members.
• Demonstrated experience in providing advocacy and support to young people and community, particularly in relation to those experiencing marginalisation or vulnerability.
• Experience in culturally diverse community settings, demonstrating strong cultural awareness to enable the development relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and community members of other cultural backgrounds, and a demonstrable ability to attain the trust and confidence from young people, their families and community.
• Written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all people to ensure effective relationships.
• Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in youth work, community development or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality while engaging in person-centred work.

All GYS employees require current National Police and Working with Children Checks as a condition of employment.

Salary details: Social, Home Care, Disability and Community Services (SCHADS) Award: Grade: 2.1 + salary packaging

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

For additional information call the Glebe Youth Service on 02 9552 2873 or email [email protected] with the subject line: Youth and Community Worker enquiry via Ethical Jobs.

A position description is attached.

WE WILL RECRUIT ON A ROLLING BASIS WITH NO CLOSING DATE. THE FIRST ROUND OF INTERVIEWS IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25. PLEASE APPLY EARLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

We however understand that this type of application process may not be the best format for demonstrating how you are the best candidate for our role. We are open to receiving alternative forms of applications - including video. If you would like to discuss an alternative arrangement, please reach out to [email protected], using the subject line: Youth and Community Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs