Youth and Life Skills Coach
Work closely with young people with a disability to develop skills and independence.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-2-3237-1496
Fax: +61-7-1297-5905
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Detail information about job Youth and Life Skills Coach. Terms and conditions vacancy
Are you an energetic person that loves to work with people?
Are you looking for an opportunity where both your life skills and professional skills are valued?
Do you love working in a vibrant team delivering innovative and exciting services to young people and adults that make a difference?
Does this sound like you? Whether you’re just starting out in this field, or you’ve gained some experience and are ready to take the next step up – apply now!
Cerebral Palsy Alliance delivers of a portfolio of programs and services that meet the needs, goals and aspirations of people of ages with a disability. Your primary focus is to work closlely with individuals to coach them to build skills and develop independence that increases participation within the community. You will utilise critical thinking to develop plans towards goal attainment with your clients and will use outcome measures to measure progress. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to and support the delivery of our flagship products and services in the Sydney region and growth areas. You will work with people of all ages from kids to adults delivering age appropriate servies that excite and make a difference.
This role is a fulltime contract position. The role is located in Prairiewood and you will be required to travel within the Sydney Metropolitan area.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance services are based around a client-centred coaching philosophy, which emphasises a collaborative approach, working towards achieving the goals identified by young people with a disability and their own support network. The successful candidate will possess strong professional and ethical values that align with this philosophy.
Who are we?
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) we pride ourselves on our high-quality family-centred therapies, life skills programs, equipment and support for people living with cerebral palsy and their families. Our priority is to support people living with cerebral palsy to lead an independent and inclusive life.
Our employees continually rate us as one of the best employers in Australia. They recognise and appreciate that our organisation is driven by its values – integrity, passion, excellence, courage and respect.
What do we offer?
- a competitive salary and benefits package (including generous salary packaging options)
- all of the support you need from your network of colleagues and managers
- ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
- every opportunity to develop and use your initiative to benefit your clients
- interesting, varied and satisfying work.
What will you bring to the role?
- experience working with people of any age living with a disability towards goal attainment or skill development
- the capacity to work independently and as part of a team
- demonstrated ability to foster community and service networking opportunities
- a good understanding of the rights of people with a disability
- a commitment to making a difference in individuals’ lives
- current driver’s licence
- the ability to travel within the Sydney Metropolitan area
- Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain upon joining
How to apply
As part of the application process, you will need to respond to the full selection criteria and upload your resume. Apply now to complete your application.
Enquiries: Teigan BUTCHERS
Ph: 0437 616 578
Applications Close: 02/08/2018