Youth Enhanced Service Support Worker

Full time position based in Tennant Creek
SCHADS Award Grade 3 - $83,203 TRP (including salary $73,619)
Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
Accommodation up to 3 months available
Six Weeks Annual Leave
Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?
About CatholicCare NT and the Program
CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.
The Youth Enhanced Service (YES) provides a service to advance the extent and quality of care provided to young people at risk of. Or who are experiencing mental illness. YES is designed to increase service access to improve the chances of recovery and longer term social and emotional health and wellbeing. YES engages with young people, their family and carers to improve heir knowledge and understanding of local service options that provide the most appropriate supports. YES does this by providing assessment, casework and specialist mental health liaison and community education.
About the role
The YES Support Worker works directly with young people and their families to build goals and plans that support social and emotional wellbeing. They walk alongside families; helping them to reach these goals. They provide culturally appropriate, evidence-based support. The YES worker also facilitates group sessions that support the wellbeing of young people.
What we are looking for
Relevant certificate level qualification and tow years' experience in mental health, community services, youth work, case work or counselling.
Proven ability to engage with young people.
Strong communication skills including ability to run yarning groups and share knowledge for practice within a small team.
Knowledge of culture and protocols relevant to the Tennant Creek area.
Understanding of challenges
How to Apply
Applications Close: 9am Thursday 29 February 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 07 March 2024
Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
TENNANT CREEK
The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year.
In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services, and facilities.
Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.
If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.