We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join a team that’s changing the lives of young people and families.
The Youth and Family Worker RKP delivers evidence-based disaster resilience and social, emotional wellbeing (SEW) programs in primary/secondary school and community settings. This role is fixed term until June 2025 & will be based between our Tweed Heads and Ballina offices.
If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career we want to hear from you.
To be successful in this position you will require:
Selection criteria
- Tertiary qualification in social work, social sciences or related discipline and experience in a similar position
- Experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and their families within a strengths-based solution focused framework
- A clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged young people including: poverty, substance misuse, child safety & development, mental health, domestic & family violence and homelessness
- Demonstrated ability delivering social and emotional wellbeing education programs for children and young people, and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience and skills in using Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications and client relationship management databases
- Current driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle
- A current (less than 12 months old) criminal record check and a working with children check
- Rights to work in Australia
We will commence interviewing for this position from 4 October 2023. If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply: Please include your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. You can download a copy of the position description by following this link: https://thefamilycentre.org.au/careers-with-us-2/
We are only accepting applications that are submitted via the ‘apply now’ button below or the link on our website. Please do not submit your application by email.
Benefits
- 35 hour work week
- Generous salary packaging options
- Access to ongoing professional development
- Flexible working options
- Staff Wellbeing program
- Additional leave hours and accrued annually
For more information about the position please contact Liz Hook at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth & Family Worker RKP-Tweed Heads