Case Co-ordinator - Youth Homelessness - New England
The Opportunity:
The role of Case Coordinator, HYAP (Homeless Youth Assistance Program) in the New England area is to provide support to the Specialist Homelessness Services and youth work sector in working to prevent and reduce youth homelessness.
The Case Coordinator will also provide intensive therapeutic support for children aged 12-15 and their families to prevent children from becoming homeless or entering the Out of Home Care System. The Case Coordinator will work to support young people’s living situations, improve levels of engagement with family, education and their local community. The Case Coordinator will provide counselling, mediation, group work and practical support to whole families to help break the cycle of homelessness.
Why Work for us?
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- Career and development opportunities â we want you to flourish!
- Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
About you?
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or relevant field and experience in the diverse service network of community services
- Demonstrated ability to work in a strength-based way to build and foster connections and support between young people and their families.
- Knowledge, experience and highly developed skills in contemporary early interventions for young people and families that work towards preventing youth homelessness (assessments, family mediation, counselling and conflict resolution techniques).
- Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of complex trauma on children and families.
- Ability to engage complex families and build relationships with them based on honesty, transparency, professionalism and compassion.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Going Home Staying Home (GHSH) reform for the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Program, and the child protection framework within NSW.
- Effective communication skills, computer literacy and experience in effective record keeping (including clinical documentation, case notes, and case plans).
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively with other services, teams and professionals to accomplish program goals.
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
Posted Date 05 Sep 2024
Location Tamworth
NSW /Australia
Industry Community Services & Development
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