Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)Full timeWe're looking for a hardworking, passionate, and fun Youth Programs Coordinator. As a member of an energetic and dedicated Youth Programs Team, including Magic the Therapy Dog, you will be responsible for conducting structured intake and assessment, providing short-term case management, and delivering group work readiness and life skills programs to marginalised young people aged between 16 and 24, to assist them to become work ready across their time at STREAT and Moving Feast organisations.You will use your skills and experience to make complex and sophisticated professional judgements, have excellent personal/professional boundaries, and provide tailored, wrap-around support in an empathic but direct manner and report to the Manager of Internal Programs.STREAT, a Melbourne-based social enterprise and youth organisation, provides comprehensive work readiness support to individuals aged 16-24, helping them secure and sustain employment. We offer holistic support, life skills training, and work experience, with job opportunities and ongoing support for graduates. STREAT operates food-related businesses, striving for industry leadership and sector growth.STREAT values diversity and inclusion. We promote an equal opportunity workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as non-binary or transgender, or LGTBQIA+, women, and applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply for this position. STREAT is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the wellbeing of children and young people with diverse backgrounds and a range of life experiences.The primary responsibilities of the Youth Programs Coordinator position include (but are not limited to):Strategy and Planning – Assist in the planning, development, and ongoing review of STREAT youth programs. Contribute ideas for program improvement.Service Delivery – Respond to incoming referrals and conduct intake and assessment to determine program suitability for young people. Provide high-quality, individual short-term case management and direct support whilst creating a safe environment for young people. Develop and deliver internal group work-readiness and life-skills training programs. Facilitate work experience shifts and liaise with operational staff to ensure holistic support for young people.People and Culture – Active collaboration with colleagues to cultivate a positive team culture. Participate in staff development activities. Stay informed about STREAT policies and procedures and always maintain the highest ethical standards.Stakeholder Relations – Forge strong connections with STREAT's other business units and operational staff to ensure the seamless implementation of work experience for our trainees.Impact Measurement – Provide accurate and timely data reporting for program monitoring evaluation. Provide feedback on program effectiveness.Learning and Growth – Assist in developing and delivering STREAT staff training and professional development programs. Maintain own professional development.Administration – Implement administrative processes and ensure compliance with regulations. Complete administrative tasks as required.Other duties as required and/or as agreed.Key Selection Criteria:Leadership Knowledge and Experience – Post-qualification experience working with young people who present with complex needs, including experiences of social isolation, mental health challenges, youth justice involvement, out-of-home care, and AOD use.Relationship Focus – Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with services, trainees/young people, and employers.Performance Focus – An organised person with good time management skills.High-Level Judgement and Independence – Operate with independence and good judgement.Relevant Tertiary Qualifications – Relevant tertiary qualifications in a demonstrably related field (such as Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services, etc).Working with Children's check (WWCC) – The successful applicant's appointment is conditional on a current Working with Children Check.How to ApplyPlease don't write us a long application, but instead click apply now with:A cover letter outlining why you really want to join our team.Your current CV, including qualifications and relevant technical skills and experience.Write no more than two pages for a combined cover letter/selection criteria.
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