Mentoring Changes Lives

For over a hundred years, we’ve seen firsthand the powerful impact a mentor can have for young people, families, and the community at large. Our program is designed to help young people flourish by connecting them with a positive role model, who they can trust to provide social support, friendship and encouragement.

Find out more: https://sparkways.org.au/mentoring

Are you ready to make a difference as the Youth Program Coordinator?

The role of the Youth Program Coordinator is to support the provision of mentors to young people within the community including; the Volunteer and young person screening and assessment processes, matching mentors to young people and supporting their match throughout the 12 months of the program to ensure young people are provided the support necessary to achieve their desired goals.

The Youth Program Coordinator will engage with young people and volunteers in group programs and exercise initiative through identifying and responding to community needs, building relationships and engaging the community.

We want to meet you

• Do you have a record of achieving success providing support to young people in need and vulnerable families?
• Are you seeking a varied role to stretch your youth and volunteer program skills?
• Do you get great feedback on your ability to engage with volunteers, young people, their families, service providers and colleagues?
• Are you positive, energetic, organised and great to work with?

We can offer you

• An established program with an experienced and supportive Program Manager
• The opportunity to belong to an organisation with strong values, ethics and commitment to children and young people
• A supportive workplace, committed colleagues and opportunities for professional development
• Attractive salary with eligibility for NFP salary packaging
• Flexible work location – clients and program partners in the Western suburbs, hub office in Dandenong South for regular meetings, and well supported remote work platforms
• Permanent, part-time position – 32 hours per week
• SCHCADS Award, Level 3

Any questions?

Email /call Judith or Anastasia in the People & Culture team for a copy of the position description and to answer any questions

• [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Program Coordinator - Volunteer Mentor Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• 0437 942 438

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate

• Experience providing support to young people in need and vulnerable families
• Demonstrated proficiency in using a positive, youth centred, strengths-based approach in structured programs
• Demonstrated proficiency in assessment, referral and/or case work
• Exposure to the issues associated with assessing, training, supervising & supporting volunteers
• Knowledge of other relevant sector networks, reforms, standards and legislation
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Very strong verbal ability: open, honest, articulate and flexible approach to communication – written and verbal. The ability to actively listen.
• Tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work, community development, psychology or related, completed or in progress
• Ability to work flexible hours (weekends & evenings) from time to time

The Sparkways difference

Since 1883, Sparkways (formerly TRY) has been supporting children, young people, and families all across Victoria. We are a social enterprise working alongside our communities to ensure every child and young person is given every opportunity to reach their full potential. We’re here to be the spark of change. To help light the way for a lifelong journey of accomplishment and achievement.

Learn more here: https://sparkways.org.au

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways is committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.