Breakthrough Youth Worker - Western Metro
Breakthrough Youth Worker - Western Metro
Whitelion
Providing support to young people at risk in Melbourne’s western region, this role is based at Whitelion’s office in Hoppers Crossing. Working directly with young people, as well as recruiting and supporting volunteers, this role will help those impacted by COVID-19.
You will use case management, outreach, coaching and motivational interviewing to help young people at risk to identify and achieve goals around education, training, and employment. You will also support young people to engage with volunteers who will mentor them, helping them to form positive social connections, confidence, and skills to pursue vocational and employment pathways.
WHO WE ARE
Whitelion is passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our vision is for a world where no young person is left behind, where all young people have the right to equitable opportunities to reach their potential. We exist to build positive connections and pathways to work for young people at risk. Success depends on the voice and lived experience of highly vulnerable, high risk young people, systems around them and the Whitelion community.
***This is a Working for Victoria role. You must register and apply for this role via the Sidekicker platform and answer the eligibility questions. Based on your answer to the eligibility questions, Whitelion will assess your suitability for the role. Once suitability is confirmed, Whitelion will email you and ask you to complete a brief application process to explain your interest in youth work and relevant experience***
Please note that we encourage people to express their interest as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REGISTER FOR SIDEKICKER:
Step 1:
Register via the Working for Victoria site - click here.
Step 2:
You will be taken through to a registration form where you fill out details including a short bio, location, and previous work history.
Step 3:
Registration will be processed, and you will receive an email notification when this is completed.
Monday to Friday registrations will be processed within 24hours.
Once registered, access the job opportunity, and apply via this link: www.getsidekicker.com/worker/opportunities/3525
For the position description click here