Youth Support Officer - Reconnect & Youth Housing

About the role

Broome Youth and Families Hub, a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, is recruiting a male Youth Support Officer for its Reconnect and Youth Housing program and a female officer for a 12-month maternity leave cover position, both full time. The officers provide case management to young people aged 12-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, coordinating an accessible, fast, mobile and flexible service. They work with young people's families, refer them to supporting agencies where appropriate and help reconnect them with training, education, country or employment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop case plans with each client and review them regularly
• Help homeless youth develop the skills and strategies to return home, where practicable and safe
• Help youth develop independent living skills where appropriate
• Advocate for inclusion on housing and priority housing lists
• Support ongoing positive family relationships
• Refer clients to address mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, disability and other issues
• Help clients set individual goals and strategies to achieve them
• Maintain an understanding of contemporary issues in the Kimberley region within the context of local Aboriginal culture and the community services sector

Required profile

• Relevant experience and qualifications in youth work, social work, community services or education
• Comprehensive knowledge of culture in the Kimberley region
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people
• Understanding of community development principles
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs and/or activities
• Flexibility, resilience and a client-centred, strengths-based approach

What we offer

• Level 4 under the SCHADS award, with salary sacrificing including remote area benefits
• Annual airfare allowance after 12 months of service
• 5 weeks annual leave plus a gifted day off for your birthday