The Eating Difficulties Education Network is looking to appoint a part
time Youth Worker. We seek an enthusiastic, self motivated and committed
person to join our team based in Westmere, Auckland.
EDEN is a community agency working with eating and body image issues and
disordered eating. EDEN holds a strong health promotion and education
focus including a significant youth outreach component and school
programme. EDEN also provides support, counselling and information
services to individuals seeking help. Please see www.eden.org.nz.
We are looking to appoint a Youth Worker for 18 – 22 hours per week
(negotiable). This role primarily involves delivering and developing
EDEN’s school-based health promotion programme in Auckland schools and
training educators, teachers and health professionals using the BodyReal
resource. The role requires frequent visits to EDEN-contracted schools and
close liaison with a key staff member in each school.
The ideal applicant will have youth-work related experience, sound
communication and presentation skills, an understanding of eating issues
(and feminist/sociocultural approaches to these), and a commitment to
social change and health promotion.
Preference will be given to those applicants with experience working in
the not for profit sector.
For a job description and application information please contact Louise at
the Eating Difficulties Education Network.
Applications close on 10th March 2008. If possible, there would be an
immediate start.
Phone: 3789039
Email: info@eden.org.nz
Does anyone know why Eden hasn’t appointed a youth worker yet? I know a political science student (former youth worker) who applied – as they were passionate about helping women/youth with eating disorders. They had a background of education in the schools. Eden said they were impressed by this person’s profile. At the time (this person) was away in another city, with her sister & family (due to tumor) & then funneral, etc…. Eden ran 3 round of interviews (for suitable candidates) and everytime – emailed/rang this person, asking them to attend an interview. Because this person, pulled out (the last minute) due to bervement reason & not having immediate character references. Eden, refused to consider them for any future work within their organisation. Although, this person unwisely disclosed their sexuality….which in today’s society….shouldn’t be a problem. But, to refuse any future applications from someone, who they stated – ‘were very impressed with their profile’. Makes me wonder – what certain high characteristics they are asking for? As, I notice they still have their job advertisement for youth worker, still advertised on their site. As, well as advertisement for volunteer workers. But this person got refused even volunteer work with the organisation. They have since offered 15hours volunteer work with another youth organisation, in youth education….which aims to help queer youth. They are undertaking this concurrently with their politics studies. I think Eden is an Excellent & Vital Organisation, who’s work has helped many, many women.
The management is a great team – I’m hopeing they find someone suitable to meet their job requirements. I was wondering if anyone knew whether they have appointed anyone? Maybe they will need to bring someone in from overseas, since their last 3round of interview were unsuccessful.