Group Work Services Program Support Worker
Liaise with key stakeholders and clients to organise and ensure the effective delivery of Group Work Programs and the Youth Advisory Group
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Barwon Child, Youth and Family
Location: South West Coast VIC
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $63,000 pa (pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging
Phone: +61-8-7627-3242
Fax: +61-3-6937-7803
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Detail information about job Group Work Services Program Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Exciting new position supporting young people to be heard
- Be part of a small dynamic and innovative team
- Part time (0.4 FTE) position with flexible hours
Part Time (0.5 FTE) Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2019
About BCYF
Barwon Child, Youth & Family (BCYF) is an independent, not-for-profit community service organisation that provides, delivers and develops services, where the need exists, that advance the rights and well-being of children, young people and their families.
BCYF has a breadth of services ranging from prevention and early intervention, to complex care, which are delivered via a significant client services platform. BCYF is also the parent company of its subsidiary 'BAYSA', a registered housing provider of a range of accommodation and community support programs.
About the Role
The Program Support Worker will liaise with staff, stakeholders, young people and clients to organise and ensure the effective delivery of Group Work Programs within BCYF and the Youth Advisory Group within Communities that Care (CTC).
The key objectives of this role are:
- Provide administrative program support and practical assistance for the group work service delivery team
- Coordinate and facilitate monthly working groups for Youth Advisory Group for Communities That Care
- Act as a mentor for the YAG participants both on a group and individual basis, specifically in relation to their membership.
- Coordinate, organise and deliver evidenced based programs
- Develop and maintain relevant data base systems and provide reports as required
About You
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Qualification, or working towards, in Business Administration, Social Work, Welfare, Community Services, Community Development or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge and understanding of existing frameworks and guidelines that promote the participation of children and young people.
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
The Application Process
You must address the Key Selection Criteria to be considered for this position. You will find the Position Description and the Application Process in the 'Work for Us' section of our website: www.bcyf.org.au
BCYF is committed to providing a safe and friendly environment for children and young people.
BCYF is an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities or applicants with a lived experience of disability to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be made for people with disabilities where operationally viable.
Applications close 5:00pm on Thursday 19th July 2018
(V.I.D. 1800400)