Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation

YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Youth Program Coordinator

Location Base:Wyndham

Reporting to:Chairperson, Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation

Subordinates:Youth Workers, Trainees and Volunteers

Contract Period:6 months, 30th June 2018 (expected new 3year funding)

Hours per week:38 hours per week

Working hours:Flexible work hours are required, to enable the oversight of non-businesshour’s activities.

Salary Package:Wage component between $85,000-$95,000 per annum
dependant on experience

9.5% Superannuation

Relocation expenses to and from Wyndham

Rent Allowance

6 weeks leave

10 days sick leave per annum

Special requirements:

National Police Clearance

WA Working With Children Check

Primary purpose of the job:

Establish and develop an innovative youth program that incorporates case management, mental health/early intervention, youth activities and agency coordination.

Specific duties:

  • Coordinate mental health/intervention services provided by Boab Health as part of this program.
  • As part of a K team work with Edith Cowan University on the scoping of research and project developments involving youth.
  • Develop and implement a case management framework to focus on supporting and nurturing identified vulnerable youth or youth in crisis.
  • Develop a youth focused activityprogram that introduces activities and programs that will assist youth to develop life-skills, job-ready skills, personal safety and self-confidence.
  • Supervise Youth Worker Trainees and support their self-development, training and attendance.
  • Work collaboratively with Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C) to establish and facilitate a local Reference Advisory Group (local agencies) and a Youth Committee.
  • Prepare an Annual Youth Activity Plan that responds to identified need and establishes a reporting framework for managing KPI’s and Client Management.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1.Demonstrated experience in a youth focused or social services role.

2.Demonstrate experience in facilitating access to external professional counselling and psychological services.

3.Minimum of Degree level in a Human Services field.

4.An understanding of case management practices within the social services or community services sector.

5.Open or C class license is mandatory.

6.Ability to obtain a WA Police Clearance and Working With Children’s Check.

Desirable Criteria

1.Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people living in remote communities.

2.Experience working within the Indigenous client sector.

3.Previous experience supervising staff or trainees in undertaking a variety of activities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications

All applications must provide a resume and a maximum two(2) page cover letter outlining response to selection criteria. Applications must be submitted to , PO Box 1338 Kununurra 6743 or 76 Coolibah Drive Kununurra 6743by COB Monday 19th February 2018.

Any queries, please call David Ross on (08) 9168 3881.