We are seeking a suitably experienced and motivated Program Worker Children, Youth, Family & Employment to work across our Reconnect and Getting it Together programs, based in Tweed Heads (60 hours per fortnight).
This role covers the two programs supporting young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes, strengthen relationships, and build skills for long-term wellbeing and independence.
Reconnect is an early intervention program for young people (12–18 years) at risk of homelessness due to family breakdown.
Getting it Together supports young people (8–25 years) through strengths-based, practical interventions, including support relating to wellbeing and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).
In this role, you will:
- Deliver strengths-based, person-centred case management, including assessment and intervention
- Provide individual and family support, including facilitated conversations to improve relationships
- Support young people to achieve goals, build life skills, and improve wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with families, communities, and service providers
- Contribute to group activities and community-based initiatives as appropriate
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar
- Demonstrated experience in the social and human services sector
- Experience and knowledge of working with young people presenting with mental health and/or other complexities including trauma, homelessness and substance use
- Demonstrated knowledge of trends and models of service delivery for community, family, housing, employment and/or youth programs
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships.
About Social Futures:
Social Futures is committed to prioritising the safety and well-being of children and upholds the National Child Safe Principles. Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.
Our Benefits:
- Generous Salary packaging options
- Staff Well-being Program
- Flexible working options
- Opportunity to bank additional days leave per year
- Access to ongoing Learning and Development
- Staff Recognition Program and Organisational Celebration Events
- Organisational paid Parental leave
- Access to Pool Vehicles
At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.
Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:
- Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
- You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
- We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to online wellbeing platform, flexible working options
We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.
Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Working with Children and a National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.
How to Apply:
A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.
We ensure clear communication and a response for every applicant.
To access the Position Description, Click here
For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:
https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/
For further information, please contact Gemma Smith on 0477 994 902
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