Please email applications by:
5:00pm Friday 21 July 2023.

Applications to include a cover letter, resume, (CV) and document addressing essential criteria.

Position: Child, Youth and Family Support Worker
Award/Level/Pay Point: SCHADS Award, Level 4, Pay Point 1 – 3 (negotiable*)
Program: Targeted Earlier Intervention/Student Behaviour Strategy
Working with Children Check: Clearance required, child/youth related role.

Temora Community Centre is a vibrant community-based non-government organisation (NGO) providing information and services which support individuals and families to make informed decisions assisting to enhance independence, self-worth, and quality of life within the community.

The purpose of the role is to provide effective targeted intervention and generalist casework for families, children, and young people with a focus on wellbeing, behaviour strategies and family capacity building. The role will be delivered within the Community Centre and local public schools’ settings.

Workdays/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

*The hourly rate of pay being offered is between $41.52 and $43.70 gross, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and leave loading.

• Provide informed professional advice and information to clients on matters such as: emotional regulation, family capacity building, school transitions and maintaining school engagement, developing respectful relationships, minimisation of risky behaviours.
• Establish and maintain a positive, professional relationship with young people and families.
  
• Conduct intake and assessment of families and young people accessing targeted intervention support services.
  
• Actively participate in the referral process to support identified needs.
  
• Act as an advocate for young people and their families which may include child protection planning and case conference meetings as required.
  
• Conduct informal (accidental) counselling with young people and families as required.
  
• Work collaboratively with local community networks, a range service providers, organisations, and school communities.
  
• Co-facilitate group work which may include mentoring, parenting and life skills programs.
  
• Appropriately record and keep files in accordance with principals of privacy and confidentiality.
  
• Meet internal and external reporting requirements.
  
• Participate in regular program meeting/practice reviews with program partners.
  
• Upholding policies and procedures that adhere to the expectations of Temora Community Centre, government funding bodies and industry standards.
  
• Adhering to WHS standards for a safe workplace.
  

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate area e.g.: welfare, community services, social sciences, youth work and education support.
• Demonstrated experience working and engaging with children, young people, and families:

• • Identifying and assessing needs
  • Contributing to and implementing case plans
  • Delivering effective casework support that applies a holistic and collaborative approach.
  • Conducting regular casework reviews
  • Professional documentation and file management

• Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable young people and families.
• Knowledge of child development, child protection and custody issues.
• Highly developed communication and time management skills.
• Competent information and computer technology skills.
• Current NSW driver’s license.