Tracking Code   4705-689   Job Description     The ideal person for this role will be energetic, understanding and empathetic, with an open mindset and most importantly, a passion for working with young people with complex needs and behaviours. You’ll be part of a team creating a positive environment and informal learning opportunities as well as modelling positive behaviour.  54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.   A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.   With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.   A place to make a difference:  In this casual position, you’ll work with children and young people in the Youth Hub and Night Patrol, as part of a team that plans and delivers activities that are engaging and fun with a learning element. Service delivery hours are Wednesday from 7pm – 10pm and Friday and Saturday 5.30pm – 12am. The programming includes structured and unstructured activities for children and young people, as well as going on Night Patrol to facilitate children and young people going home or to a safe place. Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll utilise group facilitation skills and one-on- one incidental counselling-like skills to encourage positive participation.  You will make a difference by:  Delivering Youth Hub program activities and Night Patrol in a community setting in Kununurra Providing activity-based groupwork, one-on-one engagement and individual support where needed Building meaningful, respectful connections with children and young people, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds Ensuring quality service delivery in-line with program guidelines, contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations Seeing opportunities to connect children and young people with appropriate support services as needed Consulting with local communities, professionals, service providers and referral services to ensure our services are meeting local needs   A place to feel valued: You’re truly passionate about standing up for children and young people. You respond calmly to crisis situations, and your background is in Youth Work, Social Work, or a similar field. Your thorough understanding of the impacts of trauma, coupled with your communication and relationship building skills, will enable you to build connections to support children and young people to lead a brighter future. Bringing your best every day means having:   Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and families who have experienced trauma, and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families Certificate or Diploma in Youth Work, or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience Experience in facilitating group-based service delivery and working one-on-one High level of communication and organisational skills Driver’s licence   A place to belong:  54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.       📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:   Generous casual award rate salary (SCHADS Level 3 - $46.69 per hour) plus penalty rates Internal employment and development opportunities  Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program  Remote location allowance   Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.    Does this sound like the place for you?  We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.   Applications Close:  Sunday 5th January 2025.  Position Description: Youth Worker – Kununurra  For any queries, contact Laura Jane van Dijk, laura.jane@54reasons.org.au, or on 0461354145. Please be advised 54 reasons has a Christmas Closure from December 23rd – January 6th.  We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.    Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.    Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.  If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact  






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