yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Powered by yourtown, Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.
Realise your potential at yourtown.
your opportunity
Based at a confidential location in Western Sydney, this role works collaboratively to undertake assessments and provide support to mothers and their children accommodated at our Domestic and Family Violence Transitional Housing service. You will support the children’s development and support parents to improve their skills in parenting and developing their children.
Our Transitional Housing program helps ensure families are provided safe housing and case management support to safely transition from refuge to independent housing.
Your role will include:
• work collaboratively with team members to develop family case plans and interventions
• ensure support prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children
• work with the parent to build their understanding and capacity to improve their child’s safety and wellbeing and build positive, secure attachments with their children
• develop and deliver activities that support children to be physically and emotionally safe, learn new skills and to grow in confidence
• provide one on one or group workshops in parenting education, coaching and support
• provide practical support, driving and transport duties as required
This is a permanent part time position, working 3 days per week.
what we are looking for
You will be flexible and adaptable and work with a whole of family approach to achieve best practice outcomes for woman and families.
You will bring:
• passion, commitment and belief in families
• minimum Certificate IV qualifications in a relevant area of expertise and at least 3 years direct experience in family services
• demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with women and children who have experienced domestic/family violence
• possess a thorough understanding of trauma within the context of DV, specifically in relation to the effect that trauma has on child development and parent/child interactions
• demonstrated knowledge of effective parenting techniques, attachment theory and child development stages
• demonstrated understanding of child protection and assessing and managing risk
• working knowledge of legislation specific to domestic violence and child protection
your benefits
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
how to apply
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.
Closing Date: 22 November 2023
Contact: Marnie Elliot on 0434 609 384
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.
The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires personnel in this position to evidence or obtain mandatory immunity requirements for the following diseases: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccinations, and supporting information about the immunization and access to a general practitioner, pharmacist, or local clinic for individual consultation regarding immunisation.
“In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference”