Blue Sky Community Services are seeking to employ a professional and values-aligned person to join our supportive and friendly team and to assist us in delivering the Blue Sky Youth and Family Service on the Mid North Coast of NSW.  A part-time position (32 hours per week) is available in our Groundworks Youth and Family Hub, located in Coffs Harbour. 

Blue Sky Community Services values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all ages, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome the skills, experiences and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.  

How to Apply 

Download and complete the Application Form for the position you are interested in from our website www.bluesky.org.au Please do not apply through SEEK. 

More information about this position is also available on our website. 

Email your completed Application Form and a copy of your current resume to [email protected] by midday Monday 15th January 2024. 

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager on [email protected] or (02) 6651 1788 to discuss.   

About Us 

Blue Sky Community Services is a not-for-profit community organisation. Our vision is to support people to thrive and to create communities where everyone belongs. Our workplace culture is flexible, kind, friendly and supportive. We live our workplace values of kindness and connection, integrity and respect, optimism and innovation, and diversity and inclusion. We provide extensive on the job training to support our staff to be successful in their roles, and within our organisation. As a charity, our salary packaging options represent a significant tax savings for our staff.  

About You 

Successful applicants for this position, will be people who: 

• are friendly, kind and positive people, with a ‘can-do’ attitude 
• not only want to meet expectations, but want to exceed them 
• are highly organised, efficient and effective 
• are passionate about supporting, resourcing and developing community services sectors in the delivery of services to children, young people, families and communities experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, vulnerability in the Mid North Coast of NSW. 

About the Role 

The Youth Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the in the Blue Sky Youth and Family Service, delivering a range of services and activities aligned to the Targeted Earlier Intervention (TEI) reform that enhances outcomes for children, young people and families, and: 

• collaborates and builds partnerships between Sector Staff, other Targeted Earlier Intervention service providers and relevant services to improve outcomes for young people and young people at risk of disengagement with school, families and communities  
• assists young people and families to access information, provides advice, supports referrals and facilitates participation in activities that increase a sense of belonging to community 
• provides a range of community support and capacity building activities to increase social inclusion and community participation with positive outcomes 
• delivers activities and evidence based parenting programs, case management and other family capacity building activities to increase the skills and knowledge of young people and families 
• works primarily with young people (8-24) and or/their parents or carers, to build individual and family skills and capacities, strengthen communication and relationships and to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families 
• is responsible for the Groundworks Youth and Family Hub, where young people and families can obtain information about a range of supports and services, meet other people, be involved in a range of activities and learn new skills  
• works closely with the Youth and Family Facilitator. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people, families and communities.  

Visit our website for further details or contact Sue Currie, Program Manager, for an informal discussion on 02 6651 1788.