Family/Youth Mentor (Carnarvon)

• Maximum Term, part-time role until 30 June 2025
• 45.6 hours per fortnight (Normal working hours with the possibility of after- hours activities, overnight camps to meet needs of participants)
• Based in Carnarvon

About Us

Ngala is a leading parenting organisation and has been serving the Western Australian community for 130 years. Ngala strives to enhance the experience of parenting and the development of children 0-18 years of age. We offer numerous programs and have multiple projects all aimed at meeting our core goals. Ngala is an organisation that values children and families and offers a great place to work.

Our Purpose - Supporting parents, families and communities to enhance the well-being and development of children and young people.

Our Way - Listening and responding to parents and the changing needs of families and communities, to meet the challenges of raising children and young people, by offering a range of inclusive, evidence-based support services.

Our Impact - When parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.

About the Role

Ngala is seeking for suitable candidates to join as a Family / Youth Mentor.

Our preferred applicant will be experienced in working with families and be able to identify areas of need.

The successful candidate will be proactive and have the ability to work collaboratively across all departments ensuring the focus is always on quality and best practice.

As a Family/Youth Mentor, your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Build and establish relationships with young people to develop individual goals to be included in Individual Support Plans.
• Provide strong outreach and case management support for young people to promote practical daily routine and stability, develop skills, and link to other services.
• Provide access to diversional and recreational activities for young people, including cultural and activities on country.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with Target 120 team and key community stakeholders to support families.

About You

The successful candidate will be highly organised and have strong communication skills together with the following:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience working with the target group.
• A knowledge and sensitivity to the barriers that may prevent families and young people at risk from achieving their full potential.
• Sound organisational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate/Proficient level of IT and Administrative skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Act with integrity in all organisational activities and maintain confidentiality.

If you are successful in this position you will need to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance (within the last 6 months).

Why Join Us

• Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks!)
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave of up to 2 weeks
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with Ngala, we would love to hear from you.

Enquiries: Please direct any enquiries to Nancy Kirby, Operations Manager Child Development & Parenting on ******@ngala.com.au.

To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the 'apply' button and follow the prompts.

Closing Date: Applications are due by 5pm, Friday, 15 March 2024, however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

About Ngala

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

To find out more about Ngala visit www.ngala.com.au.