Skill Facilitator (Youth Work)

IMMEDIATE START

ReadyUp Skills youth development program assists young people to understand the world around them as they enter adult life after school. Our aim is to develop confidence through skills such as independent living, road safety and independence, creativity and work readiness skills including access to accredited learning opportunities. These programs are designed to build confidence in the young people accessing our NDIS, Community and High School Based programs.

We are currently looking for an experienced, self motivated individual to deliver quality services across our Charlestown & Maitland sites and within the community. Successful applicants will be required to work across both Charlestown and Maitland sites.

You will be part of a dynamic team that delivers person-centred support to assist high functioning participants to build self confidence, understand adult responsibility and maintain a quality of life with dignity, respect and social inclusion.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in the disability, education or youth sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Genuine and outgoing personality
• Confident public speaker
• Strong networking skills
• Proven computer skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team supporting individuals and groups
• Demonstrated awareness of disability, youth and the issues they face
• Drivers licence and fully insured vehicle
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Relevant qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable

• Experience working with mental health
• Experience working in a high school environment
• Experience in a trainer assessor environment
• Current First Aid Certificate