Youth Off The Streets Limited | Dfsv Youth Support Specialist
vor 17 Stunden
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Contract / Temp
37.96 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future.
We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services.
We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.
Not all children and young people thrive in mainstream schools.
Our registered and accredited independent high schools offer a flexible alternative for students in Years 9–12.
We operate six independent high schools that are registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Youth Off The Streets is also a member of the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).
About the role : Youth Off The Streets is looking for a Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Youth Support Specialist to join our DFSV Team on a full-time maximum term basis at our school located in Merrylands for 12 months.
The role will support our independent school located in Merrylands as part of a co-ordinated agenda for violence prevention.
Working alongside the Education DFSV Prevention and Support Team Lead, the DFSV Youth Support Specialists will deliver The Power Within Program and support students and education staff.
The Power Within Program is an intensive program which aims to :
Prevent Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence (DFSV) as part of a co-ordinated agenda for violence prevention.Provide early intervention for young people at risk of using abuse connected to domestic and family violence.Provide preventative education to identified vulnerable groups.The program teaches young people, with limited exposure to healthy family and intimate relationships, how to identify and stop the cycle of Domestic Family & Sexual Violence (DFSV) whilst building their resilience (their "power within").
Some of the key responsibilities include : Deliver the Power Within Project in YOTS schools.Engage with young people to discuss their powers within.Provide best practice advice on DFSV and related issues to education staff.Participate in community meetings focused on youth and DFSV.Identify and collaborate with local DFSV prevention programs.Coordinate services with local courts to support young people.Work with Domestic Violence Liaison Officers (DVLOs) to provide integrated support for young people in our schools.Determine appropriate referrals for students experiencing DFSV.Facilitate conversations about the placement of services for affected students.Respond to and manage coping plans.Handle documentation related to ADVOs, APVOs, or FLOs.Report serious incidents to line managers / DFSV Lead.Complete Mandatory Reporter Guide (MRG) or Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) reports as required.Stay updated on the latest data and trends in DFSV.Collaborate with the wellbeing team in schools.Maintain detailed case notes.Identify and assess DFSV, child safety, and other risk factors.Strong understanding of the needs of youth experiencing DFSV.Theoretical knowledge of working with individuals using abuse, survivors, or those surviving DFSV.Familiarity with the DFSV Protection Act, relevant legislation, and confidentiality requirements.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, email, web-based programs, and the ability to learn new applications.The person we seek will ideally have the following : Education QualificationEssential: Minimum qualification Diploma in Community ServicesAt least 5 years' experience in working with DFSV with youth and familiesCertifications & Licences Working with children's check, police check, valid driver's licence and full Australian working rightsWhat we can offer you : A supportive team environmentCareer progression and development pathwaysEAP for yourself and your familySalary packaging up to $15,900Rewards and benefits programTo Apply Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum).
At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people.
It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.
Youth Off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation.
This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.
The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check.
You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.
We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.
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