Youth Violence Prevention Specialist

3 days ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia beBeeDomestic Full time

About Youth Off The Streets

At Youth Off The Streets, we provide safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. Our services include crisis accommodation and housing, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement.

We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities. Our goal is to help them thrive in life.

We operate six independent high schools that are registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). We are a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).

About the role:

We are looking for a Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Educator and Support Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time maximum term position for 12 months at our school located in Cordeaux Heights.

The role will support our accredited independent school as part of a co-ordinated agenda for violence prevention. Working alongside the Education DFSV Prevention and Support Team Lead, you will deliver The Power Within Program and support students and education staff.

The Power Within Program aims to prevent Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence (DFSV) as part of a co-ordinated agenda for violence prevention. It provides early intervention for young people at risk of using abuse connected to domestic and family violence and offers preventative education to identified vulnerable groups.

The program teaches young people how to identify and stop the cycle of Domestic Family & Sexual Violence (DFSV) whilst building their resilience. Some of your key responsibilities will include delivering the Power Within Project in YOTS schools, engaging with young people to discuss their powers within, providing best practice advice on DFSV and related issues to education staff, and participating in community meetings focused on youth and DFSV.

CORE CAPABILITIES:

  • Strong understanding of the needs of youth experiencing DFSV
  • Theoretical knowledge of working with individuals using abuse, survivors, or those surviving DFSV
  • Familiarity with the DFSV Protection Act, relevant legislation, and confidentiality requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, email, web-based programs, and the ability to learn new applications

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

  • Essential: Minimum qualification Diploma in Community Services

MULTIPLE YEAR EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum experience: At least 5 years' experience in working with DFSV with youth and families

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENCES

  • Working with children's check, police check, valid driver's licence and full Australian working rights

BENEFITS

  • A supportive team environment
  • Career progression and development pathways
  • EAP for yourself and your family
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900
  • Rewards and benefits program

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum)

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