Our vision at Whitelion Youth is for a world where no young person is left behind and where all young people have the right to equitable opportunities to reach their potential. Our staff and volunteers work to support young people at risk to build positive connections and meaningful pathways to work._
- **Part time (15 hours per week with Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday work hours)**:
- **Great salary packaging options**:
- **Flexible work environment**
**THE ROLE**
As a Drop-In Centre Youth Worker you will be an influential member of our WA service which is delivered out of Whitelion's purpose built youth facility. Under the support and guidance of our Youth Work Case Managers and Team Leader you will assist in the provision of a range of support services including center based activities, brief intervention support, holiday programs and outreach for at risk and vulnerable young people.
- Actively engage with young people during Drop-In sessions and provide support services including outreach and supported referral for young people under the support and guidance of Youth Work Case Managers.
- Provide information and advice to carers and families who attend the Drop-In centre.
- Participate in networking events and liaise with other service providers as required ensuring Whitelion is always represented in a professional manner.
- Plan, prepare and book holiday program activities for Young People.
- Set up for the delivery of services at the drop-in centre ensuring adequate preparation to ensure a safe, professional, and inclusive environment.
- Effectively supervise young people at the Drop-In centre, resolve conflict and report any concerns or issues to the Team Leader.
- Assist in the facilitation of session workshops as requested by the Team Leader or Youth Work Case Managers.
- Keep accurate records of young people attending the Drop-In centre and update Whitelion's database systems with accurate statistics and demographics.
- Comply with all reasonable Health and Safety guidelines, policies and directions.
**ABOUT YOU**
You're passionate about working with and supporting young people, you see the unique potential and perspective that they bring and you deeply understand the relationship between school, community and family in bringing out their full potential and realizing opportunities.
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Experience in administration and planning activities, workshops and the logistics required.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and experience representing an organisations community services, values, and strategy professionally and confidently.
- A good understanding of the social issues impacting young people and how trauma and/or disconnection contributes to poor life outcomes.
- Ability to work within and knowledge of the guidelines of the Youth Work Code of Ethics for Western Australia
- A strong ability to engage effectively with young people, identify their risk factors and recommend appropriate support services to access.
- A strong ability to recognize and effectively de-escalate conflict.
- Good comprehension and ability to navigate database systems and enter data.
**Qualifications**
Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in education, youth work, social work, social sciences or similar is required.
A current working with children check and driver's license and willingness to undergo a Whitelion Police Check upon recruitment and every 3 years thereafter.
**WORKING WITH US**
At Whitelion Youth, you will be part of a supportive team environment driven by our collective purpose and shared values (commitment, collaboration, inclusion & accountability). Our leaders are committed to a culture in which you can thrive, and we want you to always bring your unique creativity to deliver on your role in the best way you know how You will also benefit from:
- Advanced internal systems and technology which support significant organisation efficiencies, allowing you to spend more time on the high value work.
- A first-class online learning platform offering huge range of professional development opportunities.
- Extra leave 3 days at Christmas and New Year, 2 Wellbeing days + professional development leave, paid cultural leave, pet leave.
**APPLY NOW**
Applications can be addressed to: Daniel Pisani - State Manager WA
**Whitelion acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which it is situated, and we pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across the nation. Whitelion commenced its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan in 2020.