Aboriginal Youth Worker
At Stepping Stone House, we truly believe in empowering young people to achieve their dreams and thrive!
We are currently seeking passionate and enthusiastic Youth Workers for our Residential Services across our programs in Dulwich Hill & Kingsgrove. This is an exciting and challenging role where YOU can make a difference. This is a shift work position where you will be required to work days, evenings, sleepovers and weekend work as the house is operational 24/7.
About Stepping Stone House
Stepping Stone House is a not-for-profit charity that provides accommodation and personal development for children and young people aged 12-25 years old who through no fault of their own find themselves at risk of homelessness or unable to live at home. We have a foundation of building resilience through outdoor education and activities.
A few other gems for you:
- Cultural Diversity – 48% of SSH team members were born overseas or their parents were
- Gender Leadership diversity – females make up 80% of the SSH operational leadership team and 66% of the SSH Board of directors
- Motivation – 96% of our staff team strongly believe in the Vision, Mission and Values of Stepping Stone House
- Family – 96% of our staff team strongly agree that Stepping Stone House support and respect that I have family responsibilities outside of work
- Career opportunities – 36% of our SSH staff team have been promoted internally
What you will be doing – Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a safe and supportive home environment.
- Build safe and meaningful relationships with young people.
- Implement and support individual case plans.
- Teach age-appropriate independent living such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, budgeting etc.
- Manage group dynamics and individual needs.
- Plan, facilitate and supervise engaging recreational activities.
- Complete necessary administrative tasks.
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Aboriginality (Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification and is authorized under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)
- Experience working with disadvantaged young people in the Out of Home Care (OOHC) Residential Sector, other residential youth settings or similar field.
- In depth understanding of homelessness, the impacts of being removed from home and trauma-based issues of young people in the OOHC Residential Sector.
- Ability to think and act calmly and deal with distressed young people sensitively and confidently and with dignity and respect.
- The ability to effectively work autonomously, under supervision and as part of a team.
- Strong negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills.
- Ability to follow and implement structured rules, regulations and values.
- Working with Children Check.
- A Valid Driver’s License.
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
Remuneration
The position will be paid at SCHADS Level 3 – Pay Point dependent on experience and qualification level.
Work with us and you will enjoy:
- Salary Packaging benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off in lieu
- Training, development and succession planning
Stepping Stone House is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applicants who have an Indigenous and / or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.
Stepping Stone House provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development. Salary, Conditions of employment are based on the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Award Level 4. Salary packaging is available.
Please note: Child Safety is at the forefront of all work completed at Stepping Stone House. If your application is successful, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, a Criminal History Check and provide consent to be registered on the OCG’s residential youth workers registry.