Youth Assistant - Located in our office on Main Street, Young, NSW

• Make a real, tangible difference for those who need it most
• Embrace our positive, friendly team culture with plenty of support
• Enjoy salary packaging benefits (eligibility applies)

You've got life experience. You may have spent time working in the community sector. But first and foremost, you have a genuine passion to make a difference where employment can change participants' lives by creating independence and inclusion.

Sound like you? Then please, read on…

At Omnia Inclusive Employment, we're all about people.

As an organisation, our focus is on helping disadvantaged people find sustainable, satisfying employment, using a holistic, big-picture approach. But our vision of putting people first doesn't stop there: our positive, social working culture, opportunities for learning and professional development, and reward and recognition programs all go some way towards demonstrating just how much we value each and every member of our team.

So as a NDIS Youth Assistant at Omnia Inclusive, what will a day in your life involve?

NDIS Youth Assistant deliver group and individual training to develop participants skills and confidence and to support in achieving their employment, independence and social goals. They use their creativity and understanding of learning to develop content and tailor workshops to suit needs of unique groups.

NDIS Youth Assistant provides end-to-end support for Omnia Inclusive participants in preparation for employment and/or life skills, including internal training, workplace and community support and to ensure positive, productive outcomes for Omnia Inclusive participants.

NIDS Youth Assistant work with dedicated NDIS Youth Consultants and Workplace Consultants to develop the skills and employability of participants and ensure progress towards individual career and life goals.

Who are we looking for?

The drive and ambition to design and deliver creative workshops to engage and support youth with all abilities

• Not essential, it would be desirable if you had relevant qualifications (or working towards) in Community Services or Education or Youth Work or similar
• High level of computer literacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An energetic, positive attitude with a commitment to personal development and career progress
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Resilience and confidence in conflict resolution to support with challenging behaviours
• Confidence in developing employer and community partners to establish work experience and employment opportunities
• An understanding of the NDIS
• Availability for at least five (5) hours per week

What will you need?

Your stellar communication and customer service skills will shine in this role. You'll be a great problem-solver, able to think outside the box. Occasional emotional challenges are an inherent part of this role. You may not have a formal qualification, and that's OK! We're looking for people who have had either life or working experience in supporting disadvantaged individuals and have experience achieving targets and KPI's.

This job is for those who want to make a difference; the sense of reward and satisfaction will eclipse any challenge: this is where the magic happens.

And we'll take care of you, you'll earn some skills, and there'll be opportunities for learning and development along the way. Best of all, if you'd like to progress further one day, you'll be happy to know that we promote from within.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to commencement, this position requires you to undertake and provide all necessary checks, including:

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check, and the
• NDIS Worker Screening check.
• All employees are required to prove their ‘right to work’ in Australia by providing copies of appropriate documentation before commencement.
• Proof of relevant industry experience & suitable qualifications

Once you have commenced, this position requires you to:

• Renew all the above checks upon expiry.

Don't delay. Apply now.