Youth Development Coach - Hobart

• Ensure the effective implementation of the EEYF model using Advantage Thinking approach;
• Oversee the assessment and intake of new students;
• Support students to develop individualised Learning Plans;
• Meet with students at least fortnightly;
• Plan and deliver activities;
• Use brokerage to assist students achieve the goals within their Learning Plan;
• Connect students to the right opportunities, resources people and places to develop their talents and achieve their goals;
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders;
• Assist in collaboration with TasTAFE;
• Maintain accurate case notes, complete administrative tasks and collect data;
• Meet performance indicators;
• Work within a community of practice and within the latest models of service delivery;
• Incorporate client participation strategies;
• Assist the Coordinator – Youth 2 Independence & Youthcare and other senior employees;
• Actively contribute to a positive team culture;

• an attractive salary including Salary Packaging;
• a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

• An understanding of the Housing Connect system including young people’s pathways;
• Knowledge of educational opportunities including vocational pathways;
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues relating to homelessness such as: poverty, unemployment, health, family violence, substance use and other social factors which impact on vulnerable people or at risk people.
• Understanding of Tasmania’s current housing market and the difficulties facing low income people trying to secure housing;
• Concepts of social justice, social inclusion and empowerment and their application to practice;
• Demonstrated skills in assisting people who are experiencing disadvantage including reflective practice;
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage with young people and a range of stakeholders including real estate agents and business owners;
• Client feedback and participation strategies, their application to practice and quality improvement process;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the community services sector and resources available for young people;
• High level initiative, problem solving and resilience skills including the ability to maintain a positive outlook, see the ‘bigger picture’, identify opportunities and implement solutions;
• Well-developed writing skills including the ability to maintain accurate, professional case-notes, write reports, collect data, prepare correspondence and provide required information within program guidelines;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage own work flows in conjunction with senior staff;
• Computer skills, in particular the ability to operate work processing and database management;
• A Social Work degree or other tertiary qualification deemed equivalent, and/or clearly demonstrated experience.

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (National Police Check) which is no older than 12 months;
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

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