Youth Off The Streets


		Case Worker – Muswellbrook

		Outreach Youth Worker

		Regional Manager of Group Homes/ Residences

		Service Learning Co-ordinator

		Case Worker - Southern Highlands

		Clinical Services Manager

		Teacher

		Youth Workers – Canyonleigh, Sutton Forrest, Marulan Muswellbrook and Marrickville

		Application for Employment

At Youth Off The Streets we have many exciting opportunities available.

We offer paid training and accredited courses and exposure to clinical therapies within your working day.

At Youth Off the Streets we also offer all full and part time staff access to attractive salary packaging benefits.

Please send you resume addressing the relevant criteria to Human Resources, PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

Remember - all successful applicants must comply with the NSW Child Protection Legislation.

IT IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE NSW CHILD PROTECTION (PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT) ACT 1998 FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SERIOUS SEX OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS

Case Worker – Muswellbrook

Part time

Youth Off The Streets' Mission is helping disconnected young people to discover greatness within, by engaging, supporting & providing opportunities to encourage & facilitate positive life choices.

We are seeking a highly competent and professional case worker with the ability to develop and manage case reviews for our young people.

You will be expected to: -

Work closely with clients and their families where appropriate to ensure either successful reunification or reintegration of the young person into a safe and stable community living situation
Oversee all elements of case management, case plans and their execution, including: intake procedures; assessment; direct service provision; planning and coordination of services; monitoring and review of plans; exit planning and follow-up, in close consultation with DoCS and program staff.

Essential Requirements : -

Relevant qualifications
Understand of culturally sensitive issues and ability to communicate effectively with all members of the community
Minimum 3 years senior youth worker and or caseworker.
Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge of case management theory and best practice principles
Minimum 2 years experience in direct services provision in child welfare
Demonstrated working knowledge of the youth and welfare sectors, their services and systems and strong working relationships within these sectors.
Superior communication skills, including written and verbal presentation skills, diplomatic and effective liaison and interpersonal skills.

We will provide attractive salary packaging, accredited training in Response Ability Pathways, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.

Applications from ATSI candidates are encouraged.

Closing Date: 11th July 2008

Applications to: Human Resources PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

Successful applicants must comply with the NSW Child Protection Legislation
IT IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE NSW CHILD PROTECTION (PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT) ACT 1998 FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SERIOUS SEX OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Outreach Youth Worker

Youth Off The Streets Outreach programs operate from Airds and have been so successful we need qualified youth workers to continue to expand the program.

Through creative and proactive interventions we aim to create a safe physical and psychological space where young people can gather together, feel supported and seek advice. Our programs offer a range of activities such as: basketball, volleyball, music, education assistance, support services and a free BBQ with our aim to address the development needs of the young people.

You will be tertiary qualification in social work / psychology / social sciences or welfare related discipline as well as :-

Experience in outreach youth work
Experience in data collection, program evaluation & planning
Knowledge of the community
Knowledge in child protection procedures
Counselling experience and skills
Current driver's licence

We provide all staff company sponsored access on full pay to accredited training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.

Closing Date: 11th July 2008

Applications to: Human Resources PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

Regional Manager of Group Homes/ Residences

Youth Off The Streets' Mission is helping disconnected young people to discover greatness within, by engaging, supporting & providing opportunities to encourage & facilitate positive life choices.

This is a senior role – reporting to the Deputy Director of Residential and Outreach Services and will have accountability for managing 25 + staff as well as overseeing 5 residential homes in the Southern Highlands region.

Keys to your success will be:

Experience in managing and leading staff in a similar environment
Experience in residential care for Youth with challenging behaviours
Experience in working with adolescents and behaviour management
Strong administration and organisation skills
Experience in working towards Accreditation with the Childrens Guardian

You will have experience in developing relationships with a host of external bodies such as Juvenile Justice, DoCS, OCCG, The NSW Ombudsman, Police and Local Council.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity and we welcome suitability qualified applicants.

Attractive salary packaging available.

Closing Date: 11th July 2008

Applications to: Human Resources PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

At Youth Off the Streets we also offer all full and part time staff access to attractive salary packaging benefits.

Service Learning Co-ordinator

Maternity Leave placement til September 08
Merrylands

We are looking for an exceptional person to continue the work we have development in Service Learning across the Organisation. You will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all service learning services, projects of service learning activities and camps.

You will continue to promote service learning and maintain partnerships with agencies, community-based organisations, and students.

It is important that you have :-

Experience in teaching or training young people
Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative partnerships
Commitment to cultivating social responsibility and cultural awareness, both personally and professionally.
Ability in developing, facilitating and leading workshops
Good organisation and follow up skills
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a highly interactive environment.
Familiarity with basic methods of data collection and analysis.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Applications to: Human Resources PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

At Youth Off the Streets we also offer all full and part time staff access to attractive salary packaging benefits.

Case Worker - Southern Highlands

Youth Off The Streets Mission is helping disconnected young people to discover greatness within, by engaging, supporting & providing opportunities to encourage & facilitate positive life choices.

We are seeking a highly competent and professional person with the ability to develop and manage case reviews for our young people.

You will be expected to: -

Oversee all elements of case planning including: intake procedures; assessment of needs; planning and coordination of support services; monitoring and review of plans in close consultation with a multi disciplinary team, including clinical staff and external stakeholders.
Work closely with clients and their families where appropriate, to ensure either successful reunification or reintegration of the young person into a safe and stable living situation.
Assist young people with moving in care, leaving care and after care

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications in social sciences/child and adolescent welfare or related field
Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge of case management theory and best practice principles
Experience working in a therapeutic environment
Minimum 2 years experience in direct services provision in child welfare
Ability to work from a strengths based perspect with our young people
Sensitivity to young adolesences from culturally diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated working knowledge of the youth and welfare sectors, their services and systems and working relationships within these sectors.
Superior communication skills, including written and verbal presentation skills, diplomatic and effective liaison and interpersonal skills
Current NSW drivers licence

We will provide accredited training in Response Ability Pathways, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques and trauma informed practice.

We strongly encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander to apply for this position.

Closing Date: 11th July 2008

Applications to: Human Resources PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

Clinical Services Manager - Youth Sector

Youth Off The Streets Mission is helping disconnected young people to discover greatness within, by engaging, supporting & providing opportunities to encourage & facilitate positive life choices.

Our Clinical Manager is responsible for leading a team of professionally qualified staff to develop, implement and evaluate psychological services including treatment programs, group work and individual counselling to young people in care.

The role is based in Merrylands and will require monthly travel to the Southern Highlands and Muswellbrook to see staff in these locations.

You will have accountability for :-

Maintaining the integrity of the clinical program by guiding the models of intervention through research based (best practice) methodologies
Guiding the work of others in compliance with residential – OOHC bench mark standards and APS requirements
Participating in the agency's accreditation continuous improvement path for the Office of the Children's Guardian
Clinical supervision of staff including a number of interns

You will have :-

Current Registration with NSW Board of Psychology with a minimum of 5 years experience
Experience in providing therapeutic intervention for young people with challenging behaviours and working from a strengths based perspect with our young people
Experience in group work and crisis counselling
Experience in conducting, interpreting and reporting on psychometric testing for adolescents

We offer attractive salary packaging benefits to all permanent staff as well as a training and development.

Closing Date: 11th July 2008

Enquiries & applications to: Human Resources PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

Teacher

Southern Highlands

Youth Off The Streets Mission is helping disconnected young people to discover greatness within, by engaging, supporting & providing opportunities to encourage & facilitate positive life choices.

Our accredited High School in Canyonleigh NSW, caters for high and complex needs students, in a relaxed yet structured setting. The teaching environment is one of a Strength Based, holistic approach to education and welfare.

Our teachers have the capacity to initiate and motivate improvements in school with youth who may have challenging behaviours.

We are seeking a dedicated & enthusiastic teacher to join our team and who will actively engage youth in learning, activities, camps and excursions.

You will have :-

Education qualifications and/or experience in teaching high school
Record of successful teaching Maths or Science.
Proven ability to monitor, evaluate and adapt programs to meet identified outcomes of BOS and Individuals
Capacity to integrate technology effectively into the classroom, especially with literacy & numeracy
Current Driver's Licence

Enquiries: Lou Single, Education Manager 0409399192

Applications to: Human Resources PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au

Youth Workers – Canyonleigh, Sutton Forrest, Marulan, Muswellbrook and Marrickville

Full Time/Part Time/Casual positions available

Interested in developing your skills further?

We are looking for qualified or near qualified Youth Workers with experience in youth work, social work, or related professions to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals providing care, alcohol and drug counselling and therapeutic residential treatment services across the Southern Highlands

You will be expected to: -

To assist resident adolescents to develop their capacity to take responsibility for their lives, by planning for and facilitating treatment options, whilst offering care, mentoring opportunities, support, and structure.
To deliver effective treatment for clients within our care to ensure the key outcomes of the Program are reached

Essential criteria:

Relevant qualifications in youth work – TAFE Cert minimum
Experience working with young people who present with challenging behaviours
Experience in developing Independent living skills within young people
Ability to furnish reports and work within OCG standards
Ability to provide appropriate day-to day care and supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Valid Driver’s licence

We will provide accredited training in:

Response Ability Pathways,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques.

At Youth Off The Streets we have many exciting opportunities available.

We offer paid training and accredited courses and exposure to clinical therapies within your working day.

At Youth Off the Streets we also offer all full and part time staff access to attractive salary packaging benefits.

Please send you resume addressing the relevant criteria to Human Resources, PO Box 8, Merrylands NSW 2160 or email to hr@youthoffthestreets.com.au