Youth And Family Worker Connecting Home

YOUTH AND FAMILY WORKER (CONNECTING HOME) 

About the Role

Do you want to work in a collaborative, supportive and rewarding environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join a team that’s changing the lives of young people and families in our Connecting Home Program.

The Youth and Family Worker – Connecting Home supports young people aged between 16–24 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career we want to hear from you. This position is based in Ballina.

Selection Criteria: 

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in social work, social science or related disciplines and experience in a similar position
• A clear understanding of homelessness and its impact on young people and their families
• A clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged families including: poverty, substance misuse, child safety and development, mental health, domestic and Family violence and homelessness
• Proven experience using a case management and co-ordination approach with working with young people and their families and other stakeholders.
• A proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience and skills in using Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications and client relationship management databases.
• A current (less than 12 months old) criminal record check and a NSW working with children check

Applications close 11 March 2024. If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits:

• Above Award rates
• Generous salary packaging options
• Access to ongoing professional development
• Flexible working options
• Staff wellbeing program
• Additional leave hours accrued annually

You can download a copy of the position description from the careers page in our website:

https://thefamilycentre.org.au/careers-with-us-2/

Please note that we are only accepting applications submitted via the 'apply now' button or though the link on our website. Please do not submit your application by email.

For more information about the position please email: kymg@thefamilycentre.org.au