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Form of work- Part-time, fixed term
- Based in Frankston
- Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want a fulfilling career and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.
Your new role
The Youth and Family Outreach Worker is a dynamic role that provides intensive case work to young people, as well as family-based interventions. You will support a small case load of young people and their families via establishing an individually tailored support plan to reduce risks related to offending behaviour and build resilience. Some after-hours work may be required to meet the needs of young people and families.
Close collaboration and fostering an effective partnership with funded partners YSAS, Taskforce and Mission Australia is inherent in the role.
Your experience
- Expertise and/ or experience in working with young people at risk and their families
- Previous extensive experience in Community and Youth non-for-profit organisations
- Experience of working with young people in the criminal justice system
- Well organised but able to flex and manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication, as well as highly developed interpersonal, coaching and consultative skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to deliver innovative solutions
- Good judgment, able to influence others and seen as a credible source of advice
- A team player, able to work in a collaborative way
- Supreme tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy; ability to think on feet and act proactively with discretion
- Commitment to personal learning, development, and improvement in pursuit of own performance objectives and those of the team and organisation
- Demonstrable skills and knowledge to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally safe way
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services or other health related qualifications (i.e. Social Work, Youth Work, Family Studies, etc.) and/or extensive experience in the field;
- Further study in therapeutic interventions appropriate for young people at risk will be an advantage
- Further study or extensive experience in family work approaches will be an advantage
- Current Working with Children card
- Current criminal history check
- First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one.
How we reward you
- An organisation that truly lives its values
- Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
- Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
- We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas.
- Purchased leave and portable long service leave options.
- Access our Staff Wellbeing Program
Don't delay, apply now!
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at:
https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6554570
For inquiries about the position: Steve Turner, Program Manager, 03 9450 0***
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
