Casual Youth Worker – Townsville

About us…

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 – 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.

Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

Our culture in a nutshell:

• Strong values-based organisation: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, Collaborative.
• Supportive working culture.
• Wellbeing and development focused employer of choice!

About the job…

We are seeking a Casual Youth Worker to join our caring, compassionate, and friendly team in Townsville.

This position will proactively engage, build rapport and connection, and provide time-limited complex youth work intervention to young people (9-17 years old) within the Individual Support Services (ISS) program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Follow the guidance and direction from lead practitioners to ensure practical support to children and young people is achieved.
• Work collaboratively with ISS team and other professionals and agencies to ensure the child/young person’s goals are achieved.
• Facilitate social learning, community connectedness, good health and wellbeing for children and young people.
• Practically support the connection of the family to identified community supports.

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About you…

• Certificate IV in a relevant discipline (youth work, community services) or studying toward a relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least two (2) years’ experience providing complex youth work to young people in a child protection context or who have experienced trauma and disruptions in attachment.
• Understanding of current child protection legislation and policy reforms.
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the pay…

• Position is classified Level 3 under the SCHCADS award.
• Casual hourly rate range is $45.00 – $48.25 plus superannuation.

About the benefits…

• Overall winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 (100-499 employees)
• Winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 in (1) Health & Wellbeing (2) Leadership (3) Work-Life Balance
• Strong values-based organisation
• Employee Assistance Program including Health & Well-being Portal
• A friendly and flexible work environment to support work/life balance

Other Requirements….

• Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
• Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

About applying…

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter and CV as soon as possible.
• Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• For more information about the role, contact Brioney Johnson on 0417 152 136 or johnson@actforkids.com.au

Closing Date: 11 September 2023

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