Type: Part-time 12:30 to 7:00pm Monday to Friday
Location: Southport, QLD
Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (Level 3) + full salary packaging options available - up to $15,900 per annum.
About Us: Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs. Today, the Foundation delivers frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD with over 200 staff and 350 volunteers, helping young people affected by drugs, crime and mental health.
The Role: Noffs is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Engagement Worker (Part-time) to deliver regular workshops, activities and interventions with at-risk young people. The role focuses on quality engagement through creative arts, music, performance and events. This role is based at The Street University Southport, a non-residential centre for 12-25 year olds with drug, crime and mental health issues. The centre provides workshops from music and dance to computer coding, with evidence-based counselling available to support reduction in drug use and criminal involvement and to improve mental health and wellbeing. The Street University in Southport prioritises work with local First Nations and multi-cultural cohorts.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a varied program of creative arts, workshops and recreational activities for young people.
* Acquire local knowledge and develop meaningful dialogue with young people.
* Work with young people to ensure their ideas contribute to planning and delivery of sessions, projects and activities.
* Provide targeted interventions and support guided by Therapeutic Crisis Intervention principles where appropriate.
* Form and leverage community partnerships and programs.
* Maintain accurate records and prepare high quality reports.
* Manage the smooth day-to-day operations of the centre.
* Attend and actively participate in relevant meetings.
* Must be available for shifts from 12:30pm to 7:00pm daily.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in working with young people, preferably those with alcohol and other drug related difficulties.
* Experience in a community development setting.
* Experience in working with First Nations young people and young people from multi-cultural communities.
* Initiative, creativity and practical life skills to organise positive group programs and activities for young people.
* Ability to develop, maintain and build positive relationships with key stakeholders.
* Proven organisational skills and the ability to multi-task with attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Client Management Systems.
* Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.
* Must hold and maintain a cleared QLD Blue Card and a current Driver Licence (provisional licence minimum).
How to Apply
Submit your application via SEEK with a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria.
As interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point. Interviews may be offered upon application.
Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion. Diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, People with Disability, Women and People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note only successful applicants will be contacted. For further information, contact jobs@noffs.org.au.
Equal Opportunity & Contact
The organisation is an equal opportunity employer. If you see concerns about this job posting, please report them through appropriate channels.
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