Program Lead (Youth Casework & Youth Mentoring)

This service is growing and we are looking for innovative and experienced staff to join the team!

• Part time position 30.4hrs pw (4 days a week)
• Location: Castle Hill and Doonside, NSW
• Salary packaging tax-free benefits
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Free day off a year
• Staff entertainment discounts

Past employees have said?                              

‘I love my job at Youth Rezolutions and wish I could bring it down south when I move!’ 

‘The team culture was the most enjoyable aspect of this organisation. I felt supported and encouraged at all times, and feel that the team was made up of warm, passionate, and likeminded people.’

‘Thank you for your support and investment in staff development.’

Check out our website for more info: https://saintscare.org.au/ 

Benefits:

• EARN MORE by opting for Salary packaging tax-free benefits
• SCHADS 5 remuneration 
• Leadership training and mentoring
• On-going training and development opportunities 
• Free day off a year
• Work-life balance environment 

We are looking for an experienced caseworker to support young people at-risk of homelessness as well as lead our mentoring program and supervise a small group of volunteer mentors. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role will support the Team Leader, and will lead our mentoring program for young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness as well as hold a small caseload of case-management clients. The Youth Rezolutions team aims to decrease homelessness and increase living skills, resilience, education and training and overall wellbeing of young people 16 to 25 years of age. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide case management support to young people
• Work within complex youth presentations and support caseworkers, volunteers and students with intervention development.
• Develop and lead a Youth Mentoring program
• Support students and volunteers within the program and ensure they are trained in Saints Care Ltd policies and procedures and the duties pertained to their role.
• Facilitate and develop group work programs/initiatives that align with the purpose of the service. 
• Provide an environment that is safe for children and vulnerable adults, free from harm and promoting staff commitment to safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with incident management, reporting and escalation requirements and that organisational obligations under mandatory reporting, child protection, safeguarding and WHS are met.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained for self and others and all hazards and incidents are reported within appropriate timeframes.
• Adherence to Youth Rezolutions administrative and practice principles including outcomes reporting.
• Other suitable duties as required from time to time to support the service within skill set, knowledge and scope of the role.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Tertiary qualifications in a Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related areas (Degree qualifications highly desirable) 
• Experience working with and supporting young people with complex backgrounds
• Experiencing providing casework support to vulnerable people
• Knowledge and experience working from a trauma informed approach
• Extensive knowledge in child and youth development, homelessness, safety planning and youth mental health
• An understanding of the culture and strengths-based practices
• Knowledge or experience in understanding the benefits of mentoring for young people 
• Experience in leading and supporting staff, volunteers or students
• Demonstrated networking and advocacy skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in delivering groups or training 
• Experience in managing crisis situations with a risk-adverse approach 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and experience in the specialist homelessness services sector
• Cert in Training and Assessment
• Trained facilitator in evidence-based youth group programs

Other Mandatory Requirements:

• National Criminal History Check
• Working with Children’s Check
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• Access to a comprehensively insured vehicle 

ABOUT SAINTS CARE LTD:

Saints Care is a non-for-profit organisation that supports the community through youth homelessness services and financial relief programs.  Saints Care is an all-inclusive organisation that is a strong ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. All our staff and volunteers come from diverse cultures, abilities, and various belief backgrounds. 

Saints Care prides themselves on giving their staff and volunteers opportunities for professional growth and learning experiences.
 

https://www.saintscare.org.au 

For more information feel free to contact us on 1300 889 855 / **@saintscare.org.au 

Please address the essential requirements in your cover letter. 

Suitable applicants will be interviewed as they come in.

First Nations People and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Saints Care has a zero tolerance approach to any forms of child abuse or neglect and strive to create spaces where children and young people’s rights and dignity are upheld and they feel safe.
 

Saints Care's Youth Rezolutions services are funded by Department of Communities and Justice and follow thorough COVID safety plans.