Organisation : Whitelion Inc
Location : Western Australia (Perth Northern suburbs)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Education & Employment, Families, Indigenous, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 5 Apr, 2019
About the organisation
About us
Whitelion was established in 1999 as a non-profit community organisation that supports and empowers young people at risk to reach their full potential.
Whitelion is a national non-profit organisation helping young people break the cycle of disadvantage and achieve positive change in their lives. In Western Australia, Whitelion (Balga Detached Youth Work Project) provides outreach services, support and employment training programs to youth at-risk primarily across the Perth Northern suburbs.
- Our vision is for all young people to have equal opportunities to succeed.
- Our purpose is to give young people the pride, courage and opportunities to change their lives
About the role
Some of the responsibilities include:
• One-to-one case management supporting predominantly ATSI young people to achieve their goals
• Developing case plans, maintaining client records and delivering meaningful support
• Support the engagement of the targeted at-risk youth within co-ordinated life skills, recreation and alternative learning activities.
• Ensure that services delivered are autonomous, effective, efficient and client focused
• Work effectively in partnership and collaboration with local community groups, specifically the Aboriginal community.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
What you will get in return:
- Great Salary Packaging
- Offering salary at SCHADS level 4.1, plus employer superannuation contributions of 9.5
- %17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- An additional three (3) days gifted leave per year during Christmas and New Year
- A great team environment and plenty of support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program Services
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) are encouraged to apply.
A full Position Description is attached below.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Youth Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Education_and_Employment, #Families, #Indigenous, #Youth_and_Young_People
