Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia. First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 15-20 biggest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia. The Council offers 6 Weeks Annual Leave
Community Youth Worker - Larapinta Valley
Level: 4.1
Salary: 65,372 pro rata per annum
Hours/Employment Status: Permanent Part-Time 30 hrs per week
Access to Education (A2E) is an innovative and unique program that supports Aboriginal children and youth to achieve positive outcomes in education, safety and wellbeing in the Alice Springs Greater Region.
After school hours and during school holidays the A2E Community Youth Worker will provide daily access to a diverse range of safe, fun, active, creative and culturally appropriate activities and learning experiences for children and young people. The Community Youth Worker will plan, lead, support, evaluate and manage these activities. Programs will be community-led, age appropriate and gender specific when appropriate, with a strong focus on mentoring and support for young people to encourage school attendance, and support to their personal, cultural and vocational growth.
During school hours the Community Youth Worker will work alongside families and the Community Centre Co-ordinator from a community development approach that is youth-centred and family-focussed to provide self directed support for individuals and families. This will include provision of location specific programs and activities that support community safety and physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, youth development, and school engagement.
Community Youth Workers will also work alongside one another to plan and deliver larger youth activities/events. This role includes utilising leadership skills, program/project management skills as well as positive role modelling.
This position requires a satisfactory Police Check and Ochre Card. Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees. A suitable applicant may be appointed prior to closing date.
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Closing Date: February 1, 2019