Youth & Community Programs Facilitator (Aboriginal Focus)

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Community And Medical Service; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: $46.70/hr - $50.25/hr +

NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 + $

Additional paid leave during Christmas

Job summary

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services in Batemans Bay NSW is seeking a Community Programs Team Member (Identified*) to deliver the Strong Families Strong Communities programs and engage youth aged 10–25 in diverse settings, including community, home, and schools.

The role collaborates with other services to improve safety and wellbeing, delivering culturally sensitive activities, events and education while upholding child protection standards and reporting

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or equivalent.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities or within an Aboriginal organisation.
• Experience providing one-on-one support to clients with complex issues (e.g., abuse, racism, substance abuse, homelessness).
• Experience in facilitating groups, conducting community events, or running programs.
• Knowledge of child protection requirements relating to community work.
• Knowledge and understanding of strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.
• Understanding of the issues and barriers impacting safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
• Confirmation of Aboriginality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate community education initiatives, events, and activities to support wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal people.
• Coordinate and deliver group programs to vulnerable Aboriginal community groups in need of support.
• Participate in interagency networks and committees to improve community outcomes.
• Provide one-on-one support to Aboriginal youth to improve safety and wellbeing (advocacy, case work, outreach and referrals).
• Deliver support using strengths-based trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.
• Sign up clients eligible for a Work Development Order (WDO) and coordinate WDO activities.
• Monitor attendance, maintain data, provide weekly reports, and assist WDO clients as required.
• Maintain understanding of child protection legislation and mandatory reporting obligations.
• Ensure Strong Families Strong Communities targets and KPIs are met.

Skills

Aboriginal community experience

One-on-one support

Group facilitation

Child protection knowledge

Trauma-informed approaches

Culturally safe practices

Confirmation of Aboriginality

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Community Services

Currently enrolled to obtain qualification

Job description

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services in Batemans Bay NSW is seeking a Community Programs Team Member (Identified*) to deliver the Strong Families Strong Communities programs and engage youth aged 10–25 in diverse settings, including community, home, and schools.

The role collaborates with other services to improve safety and wellbeing, delivering culturally sensitive activities, events and education while upholding child protection standards and reporting