Young Carer Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Park, Australia Centacare Catholic Family Services Full time

Supporting young carers aged between 5-25 years to improve their wellbeing, increase education and employment participation, and strengthen connections with communities, support networks and services.

The Role


The Young Carer Support Services (YCSS) program is a newly funded initiative from the Department of Human Services to assist with providing a range of services to support young carers aged between years.


Through an intensive case management approach, YCSS aims to address young carers' immediate support needs and assist to address barriers to accessing mainstream service.

Within the role the Young Carer Coordinator will work 1:1 with young carers to assist with providing supports in the following areas:

  • Improved the young carers wellbeing.
  • Increase education and employment participations.
  • Strengthen connections with communities, support networks and services.


The Young Carer Coordinator will work holistically and inclusively with the young carer and their support networks, in a way that will not impede on their caring capacity.

The Young Carer Coordinator will be required to be strength-based and person centred with their approach. Assisting the young carer to goal set whilst also utilising scaffolding techniques to promote self-advocacy and independence.


The Young Carer Coordinator will provide mentorship services, and assist in experiencing supports with the young carers, until appropriate longer-term supports are in place, or identified goals are reached.

This includes assisting to provide information and access to the Commonwealth Carer Gateway as the primary funding platform for carers.

See attached position description for full details.

What you need to bring

Essential

  • Cert IV in Community Services, Youth Work or equivalent
  • Knowledge of the impacts on a young person and their caring role
  • Proficient in computer use and ability to learn and use databases
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
  • Valid Australian Drivers Licence

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role
  • Experience working with youth and/or unpaid carers
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities

What's in it for you

  • SCHCADS Award 2010, award Level
  • Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
  • Meal and entertainment card option available
  • Rewarding role in a client focused team
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health insurance discounts with Bupa

Who we are


Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework.

We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background.

Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values.

We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us and the program, click on the following links:
Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

Coolock House - Centacare

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Natalie Tucker, Manager on

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.

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