Address.8 FTE (with progression considerations) – Start immediately.
$36.00 to $38.60 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) + super + generous employee benefits such as a Wellness program and additional leave.
‘Not for Profit’ salary sacrificing scheme available.
Note – pay scale progression is possible in this position.
About Albany Youth Support Association
AYSA is guided by social justice principles of access, equity, rights and participation. At AYSA, we firmly believe that all children and young people deserve respect for their human rights, as described in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Recognising that some children and young people feel excluded from meaningful participation within society based on their political, economic, social and developmental status, our work strives to resolve this imbalance.
In all that we do, we stand by the principles of: Advocacy, Empowerment, A Holistic Approach, Community Based, Youth Focused, Strengths Based and Respectful Communication.
The Opportunity
The Home Stretch WA model was co-designed with young people, Aboriginal community members and the broader system that supports young people transitioning from Out-Of-Home Care. As one of the first services providing Home Stretch in WA, you will play an important role in establishing a better service system for young people transitioning from Out-Of-Home Care to independence.
As the Home Stretch Youth Transition Coach, you will provide 1:1 professional support, guidance, and case coordination to young people transitioning from Out-of-Home Care, offering them an extension of support and resources to the age of 21 years.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop a young persons’ natural networks and assist them to build and maintain connection to culture, country, family, and community supports.
- Offer and broker access to a safety net of financial support and resources through the Home Stretch WA service offer.
- Provide tailored support services using a culturally safe and strengths-based approach and case coordination that is consistent with the Home Stretch WA Transition Coach Practice Principles.
- Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders including the Department of Communities Child Protection staff, foster families, carers, the young person’s kin, community, and people identified as significant in their lives.
Position Requirements
With a background in the child, youth & family sector, you will be confident in your case management processes, ensure the right to self-determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of young people. Other requirements include:
- A minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work, A higher qualification in relevant field would be well regarded.
- A comprehensive understanding of the barriers and issues affecting young people who have been in state care.
- Experience in working with young people who are disengaged from education, training and/or employment.
- Ability to work in a culturally safe and trauma informed manner.
- Demonstrated experience in providing vulnerable young people with complex needs with a range of supports including case management /coordination, assessment, counselling, and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to work with Aboriginal young people, families, and communities.
- Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and in a solutions-focused way.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, particularly in aligning partnerships or working relationships with Aboriginal community members and services.
- Sound knowledge of and relationship with referral sources, government, and non-government agencies.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with high level computer skills.
- Experience in initiating, organising, and planning activities.
- Confident working as part of a diverse team.
- Full driver licence with no restrictions.
As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check. In addition, there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.
Culture & Benefits
A career with Albany Youth Support Association will offer you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people in the Great Southern. We have an innovative and encouraging culture, guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, diligence and passion for supporting young people.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people living with a disability, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages.
Next Steps
To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today!
You will be required to provide a current resume, 2 current references with experience of your past 24 months work experience and a cover letter telling us about your experience and skills in relation to the criteria in the job ad.
Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the recruitment process. Any shortlisted applications will be contacted directly.
