Description:
Our 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, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential.
About the Role
Are you an experienced Youth & Family Worker that enjoys working for a rewarding cause within community-based settings? Please read on if this sounds like you!
The Youth and Family Worker will provide support, guidance, and resources to young people and their families to promote healthy development, resilience, and well-being. This role involves working with individuals and families to address their unique needs, leveraging community resources, and fostering a collaborative approach to service delivery. The Youth and Family Worker will adhere to the Youth Worker Code of Ethics Principles, Housing First for Youth Principles, and Family-Centered Practice.
The Youth and Family Worker is part of a collaborative team that delivers the Young Women’s Program. They engage with young women and their families using a therapeutic, strengths-based approach in a caring and supportive environment. The Program provides accommodation, support, and advocacy for young women aged 15-25 with or without children.
We are looking for a skilled individual to work on a rostered basis working 60 hours per fortnight in 10-hour shifts.
This role is offered on Permanent basis at our Armadale . If this sounds like something of interest, we would like to hear from you!
If you would be keen to join us, we are now seeking a passionate and committed professional to join our team who can:
- Prioritise the immediate needs of youth for safe, stable housing by advocating for their needs and rights at interagency and networking meetings.
- Provide individualised support that respects the unique needs of each young person by including young people in the creation of strength-based and radically personalised care plans.
- Focus on harm reduction and non-judgmental approaches by using therapeutic interventions, including counselling, group work and case management.
- Promote social inclusion and community integration by creating opportunities for young people to be involved in community-based activities.
- Recognise and respect the central role of families in the lives of young people by seeking ways in which young people can be connected with family and community and is culturally safe.
- Support young people in building their capacity to nurture and support their children by delivering interventions that promote independent living/healthy behaviours and strengthen parenting skills and the parent-child relationships.
- Ensure risk management and incident reports are completed in accordance with Parkerville policies and procedures.
- Work as part of a multi-discipline team, attend case review, training and supervision meetings as required.
The successful candidate for this role will be able to:
- Certificate IV in Youth Work or the equivalent / Diploma of Youth Work.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth and families in a community-based setting.
- Strong understanding of the principles and practices outlined above.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- 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 – C1.1-C1.4 $37.35 - $40.05 per hour
- EAP Service with Wellness resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.
It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Wednesday, 19 February 2025 . 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.
Please be advised only successful applicants will be contacted to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.