AddressMacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
This is a Permanent Part-time (19 hours per week – 0.5 EFT) opportunity based in Blacktown within our Homeless Youth Assistance / Child Youth and Families Program.
Our offer:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
- Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
- Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.
Position Purpose:
This position is situated within the Homeless Youth Assistance Program which provides early intervention support and accommodation to young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
The primary objective of HYAP is family restoration and this is achieved through supporting young people to transition to family (if safe) through a restoration plan.
The Therapeutic Youth Worker is responsible for the delivery of high quality residential supports that promotes the emotional, social and behavioural needs of vulnerable young people.
The Therapeutic Youth Worker is a member of the HYAP team and reports to the House Supervisor.
Primary Objectives:
- Provide trauma-informed accommodation and support services that achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families;
- Provide young people with safety, stability, predictability and consistency by implementing the house guidelines and supporting the implementation of individual strategies and plans;
- Participate in team meetings, house meetings and case review meetings to ensure that young people receive services that meet their needs.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Contribute to the development of a safe, nonviolent, nurturing home-like environment (both inside and outside) that supports the physical and emotional safety of each young person;
- Work collaboratively with the Caseworker and other HYAP staff to develop strategies and plans for individual young people that address presenting issues, facilitate growth and change through the development of new skills and perspectives, and increase engagement in education, employment, training and community activities;
- Role model and reinforce positive behaviour through social learning, social responsibility and emotional intelligence;
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For a full listing please view Position Description.
You must have a:
- Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
- Valid Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)
How to Apply: Click 'Apply' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Seek website.
Please make sure you address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For more information, please contact:
Monique Ohare at *************@mackillop.org.au or on 0477589***
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
