Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant - TAFE Students Preferred null

• Clear paths to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits: increasing annual pay package to $15k 
• 22.8 hours per week | some flexibility around working hours & days *weekend work and rates will apply* 

Your new role:

As a Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant you will play a pivotal role in delivering programs that assist our residents in building social engagement and personal development. Using your strong interpersonal skills you will help create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes personal growth and wellbeing.

Working closely with our Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator you will deliver great programs, promote engagement, and create a safe and comfortable environment for our program participants. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team, where you can contribute meaningfully to the community and make a real difference to people's lives. 

 Your responsibilities: 

• Assist residents with activities that build social engagement & provide opportunities for personal and skill development.
• Assist in promoting the activities of Frederic House to stakeholders.
• Assist the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator on feedback and evaluation processes that promote consumer participation and lead to processes of continuous improvement and quality practice.
• Assist with promoting and delivering programs/activities in collaboration with other organisations.
• Ensure that there is a supportive, safe and comfortable environment fostered for those that access programs through Frederic House.
• Assist with assessing the needs & responding to changes in the behaviour of the people we assist, providing appropriate information, support, and referrals.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers providing them with support and direction as required.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks as required and allocated including data entry, minute and note taking

You will need: 

• Relevant qualification/s and/or demonstrated experience in community development, social work, community services and / or educational program or other relevant areas.
• A willingness to work with those who experience social exclusion due to homelessness, the impact of trauma, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug issues.
• A good understanding of community development and asset-based community development.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to confidently apply deescalation strategies in high-conflict situations.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing work tasks and deliver agreed deadlines.
• NSW driver's licence or in the process of getting a driver’s licence and confidence to drive groups of people.
• Computer literacy skills.

 If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email Rebecca.Sidley@Vinnies.org.au  Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant VIN3206