Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Access Worker
An exciting opportunity to be part of headspace as a Youth Access Worker, providing case management services for young people.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Relationships Australia
Location: Wagga Wagga & Riverina
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-5303-8157
Fax: +61-8-2447-3818
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Detail information about job Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Access Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
About Us
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities. We aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships. We are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.
Relationships Australia offers services in various locations around Australia that include counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs, primarily funded by Federal, State and Territory Governments. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is one of the eight state and territory organisations that comprise the Relationships Australia Federation.
RACR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on any grounds. We have voluntarily opted to be subject to the obligations of a public authority under Part 5A of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2008 (ACT). This means that all staff must comply with human rights, as far as possible to do so, in all our decisions and conduct.
About headspace
headspace centres aim to create highly accessible, youth-friendly, integrated service hubs that provide evidence-based interventions and support to young people aged 12–25 years. The aim is to improve outcomes for young people by addressing the major barriers to service use and enabling better access to, and engagement in, early intervention services that provide holistic and integrated care.
headspace Wagga Wagga provides young people with access to Allied Health Professionals and community supports to assist young people to access the support they need to develop and maintain the skills and confidence to live healthy and happy lives. headspace Wagga Wagga also engages in community awareness and seeks to develop and implement innovative programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the region. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region is the lead agency for headspace Wagga Wagga and is supported by a Consortium.
About the Role
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Access Worker (YAW) within the headspace program is a full-time position based in headspace Wagga Wagga, NSW. This position is offered on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2019.
Reporting to the headspace Manager, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander YAW role is responsible for the provision of case management services within the context of an integrated mental health service (headspace Wagga Wagga) for young people and providing a culturally appropriate service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, or may be at risk of developing one. The position will operate within the operational and geographical boundaries of the headspace Wagga Wagga service.
To be successful in this role, you should be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and possess:
- Relevant experience and or tertiary qualifications in any of the following disciplines; Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Intensive Assertive Case Management, or related discipline.
- Experience in case management of young people within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge, experience, understanding and demonstrated passion for, and interest in, the health, issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welfare issues affecting young people.
For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description.
Salary & Benefits
The salary on offer is in the range of $66,825.72 to $68,862.56 per annum for fulltime plus superannuation. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), RACR employees also receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, thus significantly increasing the value of your take-home pay.
According to the RACR Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will have access to generous leave provisions, annual leave loading, and special paid leave during annual holiday shutdown period and flexible working arrangements.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter highlighting the strengths you can bring to the role in line with the selection criteria to [email protected]
The position description with selection criteria can be downloaded from our website: http://www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment