YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT/CASEWORKERS and SPECIALIST

A community based non Government agency providing services to disadvantaged young people and their families is seeking mature, energetic people for:

Full-time and casual positions based in Illawarra, Nowra, Goulburn, Queanbeyan or may need to travel to these areas at times

YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT/CASEWORKERS

Residential and outreach youth work, case management and case work, crisis intervention,  implementation of behaviour management strategies

and

YOUTH AND FAMILY SPECIALIST

Psychological and social assessments and treatment, development and implementation of strategies such as clinical support, development and monitoring of case plans, support and behaviour management plans, and supervision to staff teams, participation in case conferences, report writing.

ESSENTIAL: Competency in positive interpersonal relationships; Proven and competent written, verbal, administration skills: demonstrated commitment to high ethical practice; Proven experience working with young people/families; Degree or Diploma (part way through or willingness to obtain depending on Service/Position) in youth work, community services or other relevant field. Driver’s licence, own transport, telephone; Available for shift work.

Specialist: Ability to work flexible hours; Degree in Psychology and Registration with APHRA or proceeding towards.

CONDITIONS: Dependent on position, experience and qualifications, full-time staff range $60,409 – $75,085.00 (Specialist $79,576-83,449 when registered) plus on-costs and penalties, generous salary packaging with income taxation savings through FBT exempt arrangements. Casual range $37.22 - $42.58 an hour. Career opportunities.

Specialist: Possibility of agency support with supervision towards full registration.

APPLICATION: Must obtain package and address full list selection criteria - Only applications in required format, addressing all criteria will be considered.

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