Youth Development Coach

Details of the offer

Employment Catholic Caretas – Launceston TAS
Part time, Casual/Temporary
CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years' experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.
CatholicCare is calling for a suitably qualified and experienced individual who is committed to engaging and supporting young people in the 16-24 year age group to transition to independence and sustain good housing outcomes whilst participating in education and training.
Accommodation is provided through the Youth2Rediness cluster style, with 24/7 onsite support, and shared homes for young people with lower support needs. The Youth Development Coach is responsible for providing day to day operational leadership to the Y2I Homes team (within region of responsibility) and participation in 'on call' roster across the state. Program operations occur in accordance with Housing Tasmania's Policy framework, grant deed, and head lease. Providing safe and affordable accommodation with the goal of implementing an advantage thinking capabilities approach and developing 'The 'Deal' through negotiation with the Young People, to build their capabilities as they transition into secure sustainable housing. Providing a range of person-centered responses for young people who are experiencing homelessness, for the duration of need, ensures a trauma-informed environment is nurtured. Identifying, building, and formalising collaborative approaches to engage with the local community and allied health services.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will be able to:
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated experience in providing support to Young People 16-24 including an understanding of the issues facing young people at risk and an understanding of the causes and impacts of Homelessness. Demonstrated capacity to deliver services utilising an advantage thinking approach that focuses on the capabilities, strengths, and aspirations of those accessing the service. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution. With demonstrated experience building formal and informal collaborative relationships that are strategic in nature to achieve better outcomes for those accessing Y2I Homes. Demonstrated experience in adhering to, developing, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating work instructions, guidelines, policies, and procedures including a commitment to Quality Assurance Processes and demonstrated ability to adhere to, and monitor that your team maintains professional boundaries and client confidentiality. Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of CatholicCare Tasmania; ensuring that services provided to those who are the most vulnerable are delivered respectfully and in recognition of every person's inherent value, and a broad understanding of the operation of the Catholic Church in Tasmania. Commitment to Safe Guarding Children and those with significant vulnerabilities. Summary of Requirements
Degree qualified in social work or community services and or relevant work experience Current National Police Check Current RWVP Drivers Licence Commitment to Safeguarding and understanding of responsibilities under the reportable conduct scheme Selection
The successful incumbent will be selected through a merit process that will include:
Resume – with consideration and assessment of relevant experience, and qualifications Cover letter (no more than two pages) in response to how you consider you meet the selection criteria For further information regarding the position please contact Michael Parkinson on 0468 468 ***.
CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young persons. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
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