Child & Young Person's Advocate - Karlup Service

Ruah; Perth; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary aligned with Level 4 of Ruah EA

5 weeks annual leave

16 weeks parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Journey Cover (insurance for commuting

Salary packaging

Community involvement & events

Job summary

Ruah is seeking a part-time Support Coordinator, Child & Young People Advocate in Northbridge, WA. You will provide child-centred support, coordinate services and advocate for safety and wellbeing of children and mothers, working with a multidisciplinary team.

The role is 0.6 FTE on a six-month maximum-term contract with potential extension. Demands strong communication and collaboration to uphold safeguarding and Rights of children.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent minimum in community services, youth work, or early childhood education.
• Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills essential.
• Experience with children and families affected by DV/trauma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support, safety planning, and case coordination for children and families.
• Build trusted relationships with children, young people and families.
• Advocate for access to health, education and community services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Communication

Case coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Community Services or related field

Job description

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia's community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA's biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Ruah’s Karlup Service provides holistic, wraparound healing and recovery support for women and children who have experienced family and domestic violence (FDV).

As the Support Coordinator, Child & Young People Advocate, you will provide child-centred, developmentally appropriate support that promotes children’s and young people’s safety, wellbeing, healing and participation. Working with mothers, caregivers, external agencies and the multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure their voices are heard and their rights upheld.

This is a part-time role (0.6FTE) based in Northbridge, working three days per week on a six-month maximum-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual support, assessment, safety planning and case coordination
• Building trusted relationships with children, young people and their families
• Advocating for access to appropriate health, education and community services
• Supporting mothers and caregivers to strengthen relationships and promote recovery from trauma
• Designing and facilitating age-appropriate, therapeutically informed activities and programs
• Maintaining accurate records and participating in multidisciplinary reviews
• Delivering culturally safe and inclusive support
• Working with schools, child-protection, health and community services
• Upholding safeguarding, privacy and risk-management requirements

Please refer to the attached Position Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Early Childhood Education (or equivalent field) or, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience working with children and young people affected by domestic and family violence, and/or trauma, homelessness, mental health and AOD
• Strong understanding, knowledge and practice of child and young people’s development and the impacts of trauma and FDV on children and young people
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated advocacy and case management skills
• Strong understanding of Safeguarding children and young people
• Experience delivering child and young people centred programs and interventions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational, report writing and documentation skills
• Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and guiding principles of the organisation
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $92,575 + Super pro rata
• 5 weeks annual leave+ 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service)
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work)
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ licence
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.