Youth Development Worker - After Hours

• Shepparton location, Yorta Yorta Country
• Ongoing ,Part time (0.3 FTE) - 6 shifts per fortnight
• Base salary $77k to $83k pa pro rata (Dependant on experience) + super + Salary Packaging

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and re imagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

The Education First Youth Foyer Program is an innovative partnership model to help young people who are committed to their education but who are at risk of homelessness build sustainable lives. The Model developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Launch Housing and is based on the Open Talent and Advantaged Thinking approach.

The aim of the program is to offer young people who are committed to continuing their education and/or training with the opportunity to access safe and supported accommodation and engagement with personalised supports, mentoring and coaching that combined with the educational opportunities, will help them develop and lead sustainable lives.

Key Responsibilities

Working active nights, the Night shift worker is responsible for ensuring the environment provides a sense of safety, structure, acceptance and security at all times for the young adults. The worker oversees the night time operation of the building in accordance with Berry Street Values, Policies, Guidelines and Practice Standards and Practice Manuals/directions. The worker would be responsible for responding to any emergencies that may occur during the night in consultation with the Team Leader.

About You

We are looking for a Youth Development Worker who has a broad range of life experiences, skills and employment backgrounds who have a genuine interest in supporting young people to experience their community and make a contribution to the community.

An appropriate Diploma level or tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, Education or similar is desirable, however candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

The Benefits

• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation).
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted as soon as possible. Applications are being assessed as they are being received.

Queries to Matthew Jobling Team Leader - Education First Youth Foyer (03) 5822 8100.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.