AddressPathfinders is a community-based organisation providing supported accommodation and homelessness services, family and youth Support Services, Juvenile Justice and Out of Home Care services across the New England, Mid-North Coast and North West Tablelands of NSW. Pathfinders’ vision is that all children, young people and their families will have a home where they feel they belong, are free from abuse and neglect, are able to achieve their full potential and are supported by appropriate and timely community services.
We are currently looking for Full Time Non-Placement Support Service Coordinator to assist in the NPSS program. The position can be based in one of our Taree, Port Macquarie or Coffs Harbour offices.
Non-Placement Support Service (NPSS program)
The Non-Placement Support Service (NPSS) program is a fee-for-service brokerage partnership with Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and other Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s). The Department of Communities and Justice contract Pathfinders to provide a range of services to children and young people in Out of Home Care (OOHC) and their families.
The NPSS Coordinator will:
- Assist to implement strategies to achieve the goals of the NPSS Program and comply with all funding body and regulatory requirements
- Assist to manage, coordinate and participate in the day-to-day operations of the NPSS Program
- Assist in providing leadership and direction to NPSS staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality youth and family Support Services and the contractual and statutory compliance with funding bodies and regulatory authorities.
To be suitable for this role the NPSS Coordinator will exhibit empathy, compassion and have a strong commitment to children, families, and community.
The NPSS Coordinator will require knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal and their families in providing cultural support and to provide services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
All staff have a strong commitment to privacy and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality standards.
This position is Level 5.3 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Modern Award (“the SCHDSI Award”). Salary is negotiable dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
All applications must include the following components:
- Applications addressing the selection criteria as provided in the job package.
- An updated resume including details of at least two recent work-related referees.
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Police History Check
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Please download the job package from our website www.pathfinders.ngo to apply for this position.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 15th March 2024.
Applicants who do not provide all the above will not be considered for an interview.
Applications should be lodged by email to **@pathfinders.ngo and should be addressed to the Manager Corporate Services.
Pathfinders is committed to being a safe environment for children and young people and is a mandatory reporting Organisation.
Pathfinders is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.
For further information, please contact Melissa Colman – Corporate Services Officer on 0436 029 ***.
