AddressOur Purpose
Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves.
Our Vision
We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, thrive, and reach their fullest potential.
About the Role
Are you passionate about early diversion and prevention programs? Can you support young people between 12 and 17 in a residential setting that aims to repair and reunify them with their families? Do you want to be part of a new model that does something different to address youth homelessness?
As a Youth and Family Worker, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team to deliver Ruby’s Reunification Program. Your role will involve engaging with young people and their families, using a therapeutic, strengths-based approach in a caring and supportive environment.
If this sounds like you, we are eager to hear from you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission.
This is a permanent, part-time position based at our Armadale location. It offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families.
As a Youth and Family Worker, your duties and responsibilities will be:
- Engage with young people and Family members in line with the Ruby’s Principles,
- Theories & Key Practices, ensuring a constructive environment where positive change can be facilitated.
- Support and guide all young people while on shift.
- Develop and facilitate activities for young people that will enhance their living
- skills and help them achieve their goals
- Maintain contact with young people’s parents/carers
Act as Key Worker with assigned young people by:
- Working with Young People, the Counsellor and Coordinator to determine
- their goals;
- Advocating for young people, as required;
- Conducting weekly casework sessions;
- Maintaining regular contact with their parents;
- Organise celebrations, positive records, and marking rites of passage for
- young people as per the Ruby’s Service Model
To be successful in this role, the applicant will have:
Role Specific Qualifications:
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or the equivalent
Mandatory Compliance:
- A Valid WA Drivers License
- Working With Children Card or be willing to apply for one
- Department of Communities Check
- National Police Clearance
- Proof of Working Rights
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience working with young people who have complex trauma
- Experience dealing with conflict and crisis
- Experience working from a strengths-based approac
- A current Provide First Aid Certificate (St Johns Ambulance or approved equivalent) must be obtained before commencing employment.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care are uniquely positioned to provide the successful applicant with the following benefits.
- SCHADS Schedule C Paypoint and Level 1.1 - 1.4 - $36.00 - $38.60 per hour
- Discounted Health Insurance Plans
- EAP Service with Wellness Resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
Parkerville Children and Youth Care have zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs.
All applicants must meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
Please apply directly via Seek.
We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Wednesday, 19 June 2024. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. has met the Safeguarding Children Standards set out by the Australian Childhood Foundation and received full Safeguarding Children accreditation in September 2019 and achieved re-accreditation in June 2022.
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
