Youth Worker- YouthGrow, Family Works Dunedin

Family Works

Dunedin
Permanent
Full-time

26 days ago

Full Time
Application Closes 15 Apr 2024
Otago - Dunedin City
Social Worker

Youth Worker
YouthGrow - Family Works, Dunedin
Fulltime, Permanent

Do you have what it takes to be a Youth Worker? Do you know your stuff when it comes to strengths-based youth development? Do you have a working knowledge of Te Whare Tapa Wha and the Circle of Mana? Are you proactive, self-motivated, and innovative with a heart for community, wellbeing, and the environment?We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Youth Worker who has skills in building and developing positive and effective relationships with young people. Someone capable of helping young people build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing and motivated to make a difference in the lives of rangatahi at YouthGrow.About the roleJoin the team at YouthGrow and help strengthen the mental health of rangatahi. In this role, you will be able to provide a space of belonging, encourage generosity and independence. You will support rangatahi to connect with their wider community and help transition them into positive future- focused initiatives, becoming work ready and life ready.You will work collaboratively with other members of the youth team, other agencies, and whānau to foster meaningful relationships that enhance the mana of rangatahi, supporting them to gain more control over their life and to get better prepared to navigate their next step in life.Hours: This is a full-time permanent position.About You

You will have a passion for assisting rangatahi to navigate the challenges of mental health and AOD.
Experienced in applying key youth practice models and prioritizing and championing a strengths-based approach.
Able to skillfully facilitate group activities.
Have a sense of humour, be resilient, and have advanced interpersonal, relationship building skills.
Confidently navigate challenges and skillfully apply de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
Culturally competent, inclusive, embracing of diversity including able to work effectively with Māori, Pasifika, and other cultures.
Has a Level 4 or greater qualification in Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health or Youth Work or equivalent and be motivated to work toward level 5 or 6.
Having a teaching qualification and experience working with vulnerable and at-risk young people would be advantageous.
Be adaptable and intuitive, and able to respond to the uniqueness of young people.
Holds a full, clean driver's license and is capable of driving a van as part of this role.
Have practical, artistic, or technological skills and the ability to encourage and inspire young people in creative and imaginative ways.

What We Offer

Join a supportive, passionate, and high functioning team
Professional development and supervision
Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation and a strong wider Family Works Team.
Makes a real difference in people's lives
A team culture that values diversity and well-being
Discounts with local businesses

About UsYouthGrow is a youth development programme. We are an alternative education and mental health provider, supporting 16-24-year-olds to become life, work, and education ready; recognizing that that looks different for each of our youth. YouthGrow is committed to meeting the needs of rangatahi in a holistic and strength-based way, using a Life Skills curriculum and hands-on projects to do this.YouthGrow is a service offered by Family Works, the social services arm of Presbyterian Support Otago. PSO is a Charitable Trust established in 1906, and a leading provider of aged care, retirement living and social services to the people of Otago and the wider South Island, and provides a wide range of community-based social support programmes.Join the team at Youthgrow - To apply click "Apply Now".For further information contact David Pirie, Manager of Youthgrow on david.pirie@psotago.org.nz or 022 082 9544Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.If you have difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nzPlease apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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