Youth Support Project Officer #1138-C

The Role 

This is an interesting position for a highly motivated person with youth work and community development  skills. The primary role of this position will be establishment and coordination of STARTTS After-hours  Programs in Western Sydney Local Health District and engagement with young people of refugee  backgrounds to support the delivery of youth focused programs in sport, art, recreation, and community focused youth services at 2 locations across Western Sydney.

The role will be required to work from different  locations across 5 days and outside of normal business hours. Also expected to participate in STARTTS  residential programs, provide limited provision of one-on-one casework services to young people when  required, participation in STARTTS work with schools, supporting youth leadership and volunteer work and  networking and liaison with relevant stakeholders 

Details

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Essential Criteria

1. Qualifications in youth work, community development, sport and recreation or equivalent extensive  experience in this area. 
2. Demonstrated understanding of child protection, including issues and legislation, risk management,  responding to incidents and disclosures. 
3. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with service providers, agencies, community groups and  other stakeholders to plan and deliver effective after-hours programs that respond to youth identified  needs within a multi-cultural context. 
4. Understanding of the effects of torture and trauma on young people, their families, and communities  and its impact on resettlement in Australian context. 
5. Demonstrated experience in the effective delivery of art, sport, and recreational group programs.
6. Demonstrated project management skills, groupwork skills, including sound knowledge and  experience in planning, implementation, and evaluation
7. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment including consultation, negotiation skills.
8. Current First Aid Certificate and NSW Driver’s Licence

*This position is considered child-related employment and will require a Working with Children Background  Check and a National Police Check. 

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS 

*Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health and  STARTTS policies) including annual influenza vaccinations. Two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will be  required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status. Annual Influenza vaccinations are mandatory.  Vaccination and/or assessment for several other transmissible diseases are also required. 

Category B workers must have two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and must also provide COVID-19  vaccination evidence if successful. (The annual influenza vaccination as well as vaccination for other transmissible  diseases are strongly encouraged but not mandatory). 

Should you not be able to comply with vaccination requirements before your commencement date, the offer of  employment may be withdrawn.

Desirable Criteria

1. Bi-lingual in a community language relevant to refugee communities living in NSW.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in casework and case management.

Other Information

Position No: 1138-C 

Enquiries: Lillian Shamoon on 02 9646 6700  

Work Type: Full-time; 38 hours per week. Contract up to 30 June 2024. (Continuation subject to ongoing funding) 

Location: Carramar NSW 

Salary: Health Education Officer, or other relevant classification based on qualifications, experience  and requirements of the role under the NSW Health Awards. A generous salary packaging  scheme is also offered to reduce the taxable income and increase the take home pay. 

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as  possible.

1. Complete a STARTTS Application for Employment Form
2. Write a Statement Against the Selection Criteria outlining how you meet the selection criteria (see the guide “How to apply for a job at STARTTS”)
3. Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
4. Provide copies of relevant Qualifications if applicable (overseas qualification must be assessed by an appropriate Australian body to be considered)
5. Statements of Service from previous relevant roles (if applicable, please ask us for a sample)
6. A cover letter is optional.
7. Email your application and supporting documents to: STTS-Jobs@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing date: Thursday 19th October 2023 

NB: Depending on the role, if appointed, you may need a current ‘NSW Working With Children Check’ clearance, follow this  link for information on how to apply of your check: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check/applicant

NSW STARTTS

Do you want to work in one of Australia’s leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation to  torture and trauma survivors; that’s quality focused, diverse & committed to making a difference in the lives  of vulnerable people in communities?  

Come & join us! 

The Organisation 

"STARTTS is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to  refugees in NSW. The focus of STARTTS approach is on building capacity and empowering people and  communities to take control over their own lives, using a strengths-based approach and building on  individual, family, community and cultural strengths."