Address- Kununurra
- Female Identified Position
About Us
Yawoorroong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation (MG Corporation) was established in 2006 to receive and manage the benefits transferred under the OFA to the MG People, who are recognised under Australian law as holding Native Title over large areas in the North of Western Australia’s east Kimberley region.
MG Corporation seeks to achieve a healthy, wealthy, and culturally strong MG community. MG Corporation supports evidence-based social and community development projects that generate positive social and economic outcomes for MG people.
Home Stretch Transition Coach (Female Identified Position)
As the Transition Coach you will guide, mentor and support young people aged 17- 21 years to transition from out-of-home care to independent living and adulthood.
This will include:
• Providing access to supports and resources that will be made available through an extension of care arrangement.
• Offering tailored support services using a culturally safe and strengths based approach to case management and case coordination
• Working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders including the Department of Communities’ staff, foster families, carers, the young person’s kin, community, and people identified as significant in their lives.
What you will do:
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in Aboriginal culture, in the context of kinship, community and the community services sector.
• Work flexibly, on an outreach basis, to provide quality individualised support incorporating approaches that are:
- culturally safe
- person centered
- strengths based
- trauma informed
• 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.
• Assist young people to find and maintain safe and stable housing, exploring a broad range of options within a young persons’ natural networks, community housing and private/public housing opportunities
Support young people to:
- develop and/or maintain strong cultural connections
- find and maintain appropriate education, training, and employment opportunities
- find and maintain stable accommodation
- access services relevant to meet their individual needs
- increase their knowledge and skills to transition to independence
- access recreational and social networks in the community to build connectedness and social support
- access Invest in Me Brokerage Funding
• Provide strong advocacy for young people with stakeholders.
• Work respectfully and in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Department of Communities to strengthen referral pathways for young people.
• Deliver accurate information about Homestretch to prospective young people and Department of Communities’ staff and other out-of-home care service providers.
• Interview and assess young people who have been referred to Home Stretch to build a holistic understanding of their support needs.
• Attend and participate in team and staff meetings, including presenting cases for consultation and discussion.
• Contribute to the development/improvement of effective systems and practice that will better support and enable young people.
• Maintain a strong commitment to the principles that underpin the service model and ensure that young people’s experiences and expertise informs the refinement and roll-out of the model.
• Deliver services and supports within a strengths building model that reflects best practice for Aboriginal children and young people in care.
• Participate in meetings and training that contributes to the overall success of the team and organisation.
• Participate in regular supervision with Line Manager, including annual performance reviews.
• Develop, build, and maintain relationships across the organisation.
• Be a strong advocate for Aboriginal children, families, and culture – supporting and honouring self-determination.
What you will need:
ESSENTIAL
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to work with Aboriginal young people, communities, and families.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and building strong relationships with and motivate ‘at risk’ Aboriginal young people.
• A thorough understanding of the barriers and difficulties facing Aboriginal young people with experiences of out of home care.
• Ability to be innovative and flexible, work independently, demonstrate initiative and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to assist Aboriginal young people to develop independent living skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills in order to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Up to date knowledge of resources in the youth services field, including education, training and employment.
• Understanding of youth housing and accommodation systems.
• Demonstrated behaviour management, conflict resolution and advocacy/negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in safety management and dynamic risk assessment.
• Ability to work in a team and to work collaboratively with others
DESIRABLE
• Good understanding of drug and alcohol and mental health issues and support services
QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
• Experience and skills working with young people
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance
• Satisfactory Working with Children (WWC) Check
• Satisfactory Department of Communities (DoC) Departmental Check (Departmental Record Check & Criminal Record Check)
• Current Drivers Licence and the ability to travel in response to organisational needs.
• Current First Aid Certificate
To Apply
Send your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV.
Applications will be assessed as received and candidates interviewed accordingly before the closing date.
Applications close 19th June 2024
