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Youth Worker - Holroyd Youth Services Inc Applications close 15 May Holroyd Local Government Area - Merrylands -Salary and conditions SACS Award Grade 3 Holroyd Youth Services Inc is a Community Based, Non-Government Organisation providing a broad range of services to young people, aged years who live in the Holroyd Local Government Area and surrounding suburbs. A permanent position (28hr p/w) position is currently available. Essential Selection Criteria: Experience in the planning and delivery of services for young people Experience in planning and delivery of social and recreational programs for young people Good communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of people Ability to work with a team of staff and volunteers as part of a team High level organisational skills Relevant computer skills Good written skills Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues in all aspects of the workplace Drivers license and own car Desirable: Experience in community development and/or community services Experience in working in and/or understanding of disadvantaged communities Tertiary qualifications in youth work, welfare, social work, social sciences, community development or equivalent

Sample Job Description HOLROYD YOUTH SERVICES INC JOB DESCRIPTION Youth Worker POSITIONYouth Worker STATUSPermanent part time employed under Grade 3 SACS Award EMPLOYERHolroyd Youth Services Committee Inc HOURS OF WORK28 hours per week DATE COMMENCED RESPONSIBLE TOManager HYS

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Responsible for the effective coordination of youth outreach programs and services and involvement in all HYS services and activities Supporting a participative and team focussed service and participating in cooperative service and team planning

OBJECTIVES To participate in and build a strong teamwork environment and a focus on participation by young people, staff, volunteers, other stakeholders and the community To coordinate effective youth outreach services and other support services, activities and programs for young people in the area

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Youth Outreach activities Plan and coordinate delivery of outreach activities of HYS, including outreach with other services and schools, at events and outreach directly in the community to make contact with young people Provide information and referral to young people and where appropriate advocate for their needs Set up mechanisms in service planning to engage and encourage participation by young people

Other youth services and programs Participate in planning for services and programs delivered by HYS Assist in delivery of other services for young people offered by HYS, including drop in and other centre based programs at both Hyland Road and Merrylands Youth Centre Assist in band nights and other events for young people Assist in delivery of school holiday programs and trips

Organisational development Implementation of policies, procedures and systems for HYS Decision-making, reporting and other responsibilities within agreed delegations as set out in the HYS delegations, as updated from time to time Collect information required for reporting and planning Reporting to the Board and funding bodies Participation in staff meetings and work planning Work within all legal requirements relating to operation of HYS

Strategic Planning Participate in Strategic Planning process for HYS Participate in the implementation of the Strategic Plan. Service planning and management Participate in regular service planning in all program areas, in conjunction with the Manager and other service staff through staff meetings Prepare reports and key data on program performance and reports to funding bodies

Financial Management and Growth In conjunction with other staff and the MC, identifying funding opportunities and opportunities to develop or expand HYS’s programs and services in response to needs Work with Manager to prepare funding applications for new and existing services and programs Work with Manager to provide input to budget preparation and planning and review budgets prior to presentation to the Board Approve expenditure within delegations from the Board

People Management Provide day to day support and direction for assistant youth workers working in HYS programs.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Responsible for reading, understanding and abiding by the organisation’s Occupational Health & Safety Policy Take reasonable care of the health and safety of self and others, co-operate with the Board of Directors in its efforts to comply with OH&S requirements. Act and consult with other staff to ensure health, safety and welfare at work, provide and maintain safe places of work, equipment and systems of work under the OH&S Act. Not interfere with, or misuse, items provided for the health, safety or welfare of persons at work; obstruct attempts to prevent a serious risk to the health and safety of a person at work; refuse a reasonable request to assist in giving aid or preventing a risk to health and safety.

External relationships for HYS Participate in networking with relevant external agencies and groups as part of a coordinated approach within HYS Identify opportunities for HYS to work in partnership with other agencies and services and work with other agencies to develop and implement these partnerships Participate in a coordinated approach across the organisation to organisational and service promotion

Professional Development Participate in regular supervision and support with Manager as needed or with peer support Participate in professional development and training. Other duties as required by the Manager

REVIEW All staff members are employed subject to a three month probationary period. Staff will be appointed permanently only after this review. HYS reviews all job descriptions regularly and carries out a Performance Appraisal after six months employment, and then annually for all permanent staff.