New England Northwest Youth Workers

Pathfinders; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 for-

Meal/Entertainment allowance

Fitness Passport

Health & well-being hub

Job summary

Pathfinders is seeking Casual Youth Workers to support children and young people in Out of Home Care across Inverell, Tamworth and Armidale. You will work within trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to ensure safety, growth and development, and you may be assigned shifts including sleepovers on an as-needed basis.

Knowledge of Aboriginal communities in NSW is preferred, and the role supports Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth or residential care is beneficial.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches and culturally safe practice preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the everyday care, growth and development of children and young people in OOHC.
• Work within all Out of Home Care programs using trauma-informed and strengths-based frameworks.
• Participate in shift work, including sleepovers and

Job description

• Multiple Casual positions available
• Looking for staff to work weekdays, weekends, and nights with flexible availability
• Deliver residential services to young people in care

About Us:

Pathfinders is a large community-based organisation providing Supported Accommodation and Homelessness services, Family and Youth Support services, National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program, Client Support Services and Out of Home Care services. Pathfinders’ services are located across the Mid North Coast, New England and Northwest regions of NSW.
Pathfinders Out of Home Care Programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people who require accommodation and are unable to live with family or foster carers.

About the role:

We are currently seeking Casual Youth Workers to assist in the everyday care, growth and development of these children and young people.

It is envisaged that you will work within all Out of Home Care (OOHC) programs. Philosophies utilised will include Circle of Courage and the Sanctuary Model. You will be required to work shift work, including sleepovers and hours will be on an “as needed” basis.

Youth Worker roles are currently needed in the following locations:

• Inverell
• Tamworth
• Armidale

The successful applicant will work with team members from a trauma informed and strengths-based framework to develop and provide safety for all children and young people in your care.
It is a requirement that you will have knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal communities, societies and cultures in NSW.
The successful applicant will provide and support the provision of, holistic services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children, young people and their families. You will advocate on behalf of Aboriginal young people and their families to provide cultural support. You will also be required to build strong connections with Aboriginal agencies to support and strengthen families and cultural connections.

This position isLevel 3 Pay Point 1under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award (“the SCHADS Award”).

Why Join Pathfinders?

• Impactful work –You will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation in its mission to deliver support to families, individuals and children to overcome various social issues.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free for permanent employees.
• Fitness Passport – access to subsidised gym membership for you and your family through the fitness passport program
• Access to a Health Well-being hub

For further information, please contact The Corporate Services team via email at**@pathfinders.ngo