• This position is part time minimum 24 hours per fortnight, fixed term until 18th of December, 2022

The Parks Community Network provides a range of programs and services for our local community. We are looking for a motivated support worker to assist with the Youth Enrichment Program.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To assist the Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) Coordinator in the design, implementation and evaluation of the programs
• To co-facilitate or facilitate with the Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) Coordinator a supportive, safe, informal group learning environment (includes setting boundaries, ensuring compliance, negotiating, using sensitivity and promoting positive attitudes)
• Actively engage the young people in the planned learning experiences like excursions, skills workshops, discussions etc
• Provide individual and group support to the participants
• To operate as a team together with the Youth Enrichment Program Coordinator on issues affecting the Youth Enrichment Program and participants. (Share responsibility for the activities/program with Youth Enrichment Program Coordinator)
• To be responsible for implementing some components of the Youth Enrichment Program
• To be responsible for day-to-day operation of the Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) activities as negotiated (such as shopping, putting together resources, picking up and/or dropping participants etc)
• To undertake appropriate referral to local services for participants where necessary
• To work as part of the team at The Parks Community Network
• To assume duties as Acting Youth Enrichment Program Coordinator in his/her absence
• To assist in meeting requirements of funding bodies and preparation of submissions as required
• To do other related duties as required

To be a successful applicant you will have:

Key Selection Criteria

• Ability to work with school students outside the school system
• Knowledge of education and employment services for young people
• Creative and innovative ideas for working with young people at risk
• Ability to work as part of a team and to show initiative
• Good communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Experience in working with young people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds and other disadvantaged groups
• Sound administrative skills
• Sound computer skills

For further information please ring The Parks Community Network Inc on 02 9609 7400.

A full position description is attached below.