(OoHC) Youth Worker

• Multiple Casual position available
• Looking for staff to work weekdays, weekends, and nights with flexible availability
• Deliver residential services to young people in care

About Us:

Pathfinders is a large community-based organisation providing Supported Accommodation and Homelessness services, Family and Youth Support services, National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program, Client Support Services and Out of Home Care services. Pathfinders’ services are located across the Mid North Coast, New England and North West regions of NSW.

Pathfinders Out of Home Care Programs provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people who require accommodation and are unable to live with family or foster carers.

About the role:

We are currently seeking Casual Youth Workers to assist in the everyday care, growth and development of these children and young people. It is envisaged that you will work within all Out of Home Care (OOHC) programs. Philosophies utilised will include Circle of Courage and the Sanctuary Model.

You will be required to work shift work, including sleepovers and hours will be on an “as needed” basis.

Youth Worker roles are currently needed in the following locations:

• Port Macquarie
• Taree
• Forster
• Coffs Harbour
• Tamworth
• Armidale
• Inverell

The successful applicant will work with team members from a trauma informed and strengths-based framework to develop and provide safety for all children and young people in your care.
It is a requirement that you will have knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal communities, societies and cultures in NSW.

The successful applicant will provide, and support the provision of, holistic services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children, young people and their families. You will advocate on behalf of Aboriginal young people and their families to provide cultural support. You will also be required to build strong connections with Aboriginal agencies to support and strengthen families and cultural connections.

Remuneration:

Pathfinders provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (“the SCHDSI Award”). (This position aligns with Level 3.1)

All applications must include the following components:

• A cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria as provided in the Job Package
• An updated resume including details of at least two recent work-related referees.
• Current Working with Children Check, Police History Check, First Aid and CPR certificate and a current Driver’s license.
• Please include the Position and Location in the subject line of the email.

Please download the Job Package to apply for this position. 

Applicants who do not provide all of the above will not be considered for an interview.

Applications can be lodged by email to hr@pathfinders.ngo and should be addressed to the Corporate Services Team. Please include the Position and Location in the subject line of the email.

Pathfinders is committed to be a safe environment for children and young people and is a Child Safe Organisation.
Pathfinders is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the principles and practice of EEO and Cultural Diversity

For further information, please contact The Corporate Services team via email on Hr@pathfinders.ngo