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Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Senior Youth Specialist
Advocate Children and Young People (ACYP)
Location - Lismore and Far North Coast/Northern Rivers region
Employment type - Temporary Full Time for up to 12months
Salary - $120,859 -- $133,183 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
ACYP is seeking an individual who is passionate about driving better outcomes for children and young people in Northern NSW who have been impacted by floods. This is a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of children and young people and the wider community.
In this role you will work with individual children and young people to create and implement tailored plans to support them in navigating support services to meet their immediate needs. You will also drive community consultation work with children and young people to find out what additional supports they need from government and community.
Building and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders in the area will ensure your success in this role and the success of the service you can provide to children and young people.
This is a role for someone who wants to do work that really matters in the community and make a lasting positive impact on the lives of local children and young people.
What you'll do
As part of the ACYP team you will:
Offer an individualised, relationship-based service that aims to support individual children or young people affected by the floods.
Facilitate and work with children and young people to engage with services, seek information where they find it difficult to navigate the range of services available.
Provide support, coordinate with appropriate agencies for immediate needs.
Facilitate engagement for children and young people with a range of supports from government, non-government and other organisations.
Provide immediate emotional support and psychological first aid as well as information and links to specialist counselling/mental health services.
Work with government and non-government stakeholders to support those who have been identified as at risk.
Liaise with children and young people to facilitate community consultation.
Identify emerging issues and trends for children and young people.
Work in partnership with other Recovery Support Services to ensure continuity of care for families.
What we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who:
Has previous experience in working with children and young people and values and respects their opinions and experiences.
Is passionate about creating opportunities for children and young people in Northern NSW to thrive.
Can build and maintain positive and respectful relationships a range of stakeholders including children, young people, government organisations and non-government organisations.
Can demonstrate sensitivity when working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and have complex needs.
Wants to make a real and lasting positive impact in the lives of children and young people.
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
A current valid driver's license (unrestricted) and willingness to travel regularly and stay overnight is required.
Successful participation in Youth Mental Health First Aid Training as organised upon entry to the role is required.
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
It is an essential requirement of the role that successful applicants are fully vaccinated and able to provide acceptable proof of vaccination status.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
The Advocate works to improve the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in NSW. The Office of the Advocate speaks up for children and young people to ensure that their rights are respected, and their points of view heard by adult decision makers. The Office of the Advocate engages with the children and young people of NSW and listen to their feedback and input.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications closes: Tuesday,30th January 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Xanthe Foster on 02 9248 0*** or at *************@acyp.nsw.gov.au.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Mayur Kaushik on 0467 174 *** or via *************@justice.nsw.gov.au.
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
