AddressThe Home Stretch WA model was co-designed with young people, Aboriginal community 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 interdependence.
AS OUR TRANSITIONAL COACH YOU WILL:
Transition Coach, will be expected to meet the following standards of criteria:
- Young people are provided supports in line with the Home Stretch WA Model
- Young people have access to individualised, culturally appropriate supports that enable them to achieve their goals. This includes young people exiting the service with stable accommodation and strong support networks.
- All records, including case notes, are maintained in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Professional networks are maintained that support access to services for young people in the program
- Participation in relevant training and design workshops with the Home Stretch WA Community of Practice as required
This is a full time permanent rolebased in Landsdale, WA.
WHAT YOUR ROLE LOOKS LIKE:
- You will work flexibly, on an outreach basis, to provide quality individualised support in line with the Home Stretch WA Model, incorporating approaches that are: Culturally safe, person centred, strengths based and trauma informed
- Deliver accurate information about Home Stretch WA to prospective young people and Department of Communities' staff and other Out-Of-Home-Care service providers.
- Provide regular, individual mentoring and coaching to young people to support them to develop the skills, connections, and self-confidence they require to achieve independence and stable living arrangements.
- Support young people to develop Staying On Agreements with their current or previous foster or family carers, ensuring that they can continue on in stable living arrangements.
- Assist young people to find and maintain safe and stable housing, using mainstream resources and the Home Stretch WA Housing Allowance, exploring a broad range of options within a young persons' natural networks, community housing and private/public housing opportunities.
- Provide strong advocacy for young people, work respectfully and in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders, including Leaving Care services; foster carers; broader community members; Department of Communities' Home Stretch project team, Leaving Care team and other district staff where necessary.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Child Protection District Offices, spending time in designated Districts to strengthen referral pathways for young people.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Bachelor or Diploma qualification in a relevant field is preferred, with demonstrated significant relevant experience (minimum 2 years) of working with young people, and experiences of Out-Of-Home-Care, will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in engaging and building strong relationships with, and motivate, 'at risk' young people
- Understanding of youth housing and accommodation system
- A national police record check is required
- A Working with Children Check is required
- Current WA Drivers Licence and the ability to travel in response to organisational needs. This requirement will continue for the duration of employment in this position.
- Current First Aid Certificate is required
- You may eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
HOW TO APPLY
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
