Support and Empowerment Specialist for Vulnerable Youth

4 weeks ago


Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time
About Kirinari Community Services

Kirinari Community Services is a not-for-profit provider of Human Services with a vision to build a good life for everyone.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, including generous salary packaging and meal and entertainment allowances through Maxxia. Additionally, you will have access to the Maxxia rewards program, which provides discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, and restaurants nationwide.

Job Description

This role involves providing individualized support for children and young people residing in Kirinari OOHC homes. Our young people have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect and may have mental health, physical, or psychosocial disabilities. You will be responsible for providing direct person-centered support and care to ensure their individual needs are met.

Responsibilities
  • Providing crisis intervention and ongoing support
  • Maintaining a safe and welcoming home environment
  • Empowering young people to develop skills that support them to live a good life within their local community
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people, and people with a disability. You should also have an understanding of strength-based trauma-informed practice or be willing to learn.

Key Qualifications
  • Certification in Community Services, Residential Care, Welfare, or related areas
  • Previous experience in residential therapeutic care and complex trauma (highly regarded)
Additional Requirements

You will be required to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings, and sleepovers. You must also obtain the NDIS Workers Screening Check and NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

About You

We are looking for resilient and committed team members who can support young people to build skills and strengths within a therapeutic model of care. If you are a person who upholds Kirinari's values and always puts the young people in our care first, we encourage you to apply.



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