Youth Mentor

1 day ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Youth Off The Streets Limited Full time
Overview

SCHCADS 5 $100,776.00 plus super & salary pcking

Join Our Team: Youth Mentor - Staying On Track. Staying On Track (SoT) will improve community safety and reduce reoffending by bridging the transition to the community when young people are released from detention, including 12 months of support with at least 6 months of intensive supervision to help youth offenders turn their lives away from crime. A Youth Justice case plan for a young person, known as a Service Response Plan (SRP), identifies individual risk factors across key evidence-based domains, the young person's areas of need and required intensity of response.

The Staying On Track program will work collaboratively with Youth Justice to develop, deliver and support departmental service provision by delivering the practical, cultural, social support and mentoring components of a young person's SRP. The Youth Mentor plays a key frontline role in supporting young people exiting youth detention to successfully reintegrate into their families, communities, and positive life pathways. Using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-led approach, Youth Mentors build consistent, positive relationships with YP before and after release. Utilise program model and goal action process to implement, monitor and evaluate strategies to achieve positive change in young people. They provide practical and emotional support, coordinate service responses, strengthen cultural and community connections, and assist young people to achieve the goals set out in their Service Response Plan (SRP).

Responsibilities
  • Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Individual Development & Support
  • Cultural & Community Connection
  • Interagency Coordination & Advocacy
  • Monitoring & Reporting

For a more detailed role description please see PD.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in youth work, community services, social work, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working with young people in the youth justice, child protection, or community services sector.
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
  • Work with two leading organisations, OzChild and Goolburri, committed to innovation and excellence.
  • Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and development.
What we can offer
  • Full Time permanent role SCHCADS 5 $100,776.00 plus super
  • Salary Packaging up to $15,900
  • Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas
How to apply

You can apply for the role today by clicking APPLY NOW.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience required for either of these roles, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

For a discussion in regard to this position please email Director of Services QLD [emailprotected]

Successful candidates will be required to complete all necessary safety screening including National / International Police Check and Working with Children Checks relevant to QLD

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples\' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved. OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe. OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply

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