Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd is an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisation currently seeking to fill the following vacancy within our Child, Youth and Family Support Services division. The Kalwun Child, Youth and Family Support Services division administers the Family Wellbeing Service, Family Participation Program, Early Learning Program and the Kinship and Foster Care programs within the South East Qld region.
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About the Role
Working with children and young people, the Youth Wellbeing Worker will enhance opportunities for these individuals to participate in activities that support the development of self-worth, community inclusion and family relationships. The role requires a passion for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and a strong interest in the development of the holistic person, and a personal interest in health, spirituality, culture and personal well-being. This is a full time role (Monday to Friday) based at our Burleigh office. Only female applicants will be considered for this position – please see Additional Information section below.
Position Duties
- Assist with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, who are at risk of entering (or already in contact with) the Youth Justice system and promote stronger attachments and promotion of better life choices to enable the young person’s potential.
- Ensure delivery of support and coordination services are consistent with the developed and agreed Family Care Plan including supporting and assisting children and young people with attending health and non-health appointments
- Assist Family Wellbeing Workers with home visits of families, children and young people
- Working with a large range of stakeholders: parents, young people, vulnerable families, kinship/foster carers, Youth Justice, Queensland Police, Department of Child Safety, other essential service providers
- Deliver planned recreation and skill based youth programs (i.e. sports, arts, life skills etc.)
- Deliver support which ensures meaningful engagement in all decision making, with a bias toward building individual capability to participate in and lead the coordination of their own supports
- Implement principles and strategies to role model, mentor and teach young people necessary life skills
Essential Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated case management or youth work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the appropriate legislation, case management practice, and the ability to adhere to policy and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to demonstrate experience in liaising with ATSI young people, families and community.
- Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships with colleagues, peers, and relevant stakeholders in a wide range of government, business and community organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to positively work as part of a small team with minimal supervision and in an environment requiring flexibility.
- Ability to use Microsoft office, along with experience in electronic databases and case file noting.
What we offer
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay
- Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
- Five weeks of annual leave per year
- Additional paid personal leave
Additional Information
- This position requires the successful applicant to satisfy a national criminal history check and hold a current drivers’ license.
- A Blue Card for working with children is a mandatory requirement. The ‘No Card No Start’ law applies to this position – a Blue Card must be obtained prior to commencement.
- *IDENTIFIED POSITION – To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. A Confirmation of Aboriginality will need to be provided.
- *GENDER EXEMPTION – Kalwun has obtained an exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 to advertise, recruit and employ a Youth Wellbeing Worker based on gender. For this recruitment process, only female applicants will be considered.
To apply
Please send a current CV with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and addressing each of the selection criteria.