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Take Charge of Your Life supports young people aged 15+ in future planning and preparing for leaving care. As a wrap around service we work closely with the case management team to ensure young people are supported as they transition into adulthood and leave the Out Of Home Care system.
Job Responsibility:
Undertake Living Skills assessment with young people and support them to set and achieve their goals
Oversee the development and finalisation of the After Care plans ensuring that young people receive all of their entitlements and have their future needs addressed
Extensive travel to support clients and case management teams located throughout the mid-north coast of NSW
Requirements:
Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline including Youth Work
Experience working with Young people (15-25 years)
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to liaise, network and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the Take Charge of Your Life program
Ability to relate empathetically to the needs of disadvantaged people and those operating in crisis
Ability to think creatively about supporting young people’s needs and implementing living skills programs
Flexible working hours including evenings and some weekends
Current unrestricted Drivers Licence
Nice to have:
Experience working in Out of Home Care particularly with young people transitioning out of care
Experience in teaching or assisting young people to learn Living Skills
Experience in writing After Care plans
What we offer:
Attractive tax saving salary packaging of your yearly income means more money in your pocket
Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW
Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A highly engaged and values-driven, inclusive workplace culture