We are looking for compassionate people that can be positive role models, give emotional support and are capable of building trust and rapport with staff and young people within our Reconnect Youth Services Program. This is an ongoing position 10 hours per week based in Coonamble NSW.
About the Program: MacKillop Rural Community Services (MRCS) Program has three main service streams: Child and Family Services, Youth Services, and Disability Services.
Services are based in Balranald, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Gulargambone, Lightning Ridge, Nyngan, Walgett, Weilmoringle, and Dubbo.
About the role: The Youth Worker is situated within the Mackillop Rural Community Services unit (MRCS), which is responsible for a range of family and children, youth and disability services - providing family support, supported playgroups, parenting and early childhood education, counselling, and support to young people who are vulnerable and at risk of homelessness, in-home accommodation support to adults with a disability, and early childhood intervention to children with disabilities.
Reconnect Youth Services is a community-based early intervention and prevention programme for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families.
The Youth Worker will undertake case management, group work, and community capacity building to support the young people.
Practice is underpinned by a strengths-based and family-focused approach.
The Youth Worker is a member of the Reconnect Youth Services team and reports to the Program Manager.
The Youth Worker will be based in either Walgett or Lightning Ridge.
The role includes daily travel between small towns within the Walgett LGA with occasional overnight stays.
About you: To be successful in this role, you will have:
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families;Qualifications in Community Services or relevant discipline and/or relevant work or life experience - or be working toward qualifications;Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to contribute positively to team effectiveness;Sound initiative and problem-solving ability working as a sole worker.You must have a: Valid and current Driver's Licence;Satisfactory Criminal History Check;Valid Working with Children Check;Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check.Our offer: Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)Ongoing Training and DevelopmentCareer DevelopmentIf you think you have the knowledge and skills to make a positive contribution to the lives of young people and our team, then we want to hear from you! For more information, please contact: Bobbie Balassa at ****** Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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