This is an Aboriginal identified position and is sanctioned under Section 14d of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team & office, as an Aboriginal Skills Coach working with an exceptionally motivated team of professionals implementing Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO), a highly acclaimed, evidence-based intervention.

This deadly role is a unique opportunity where we embrace your guidance and cultural support as a skills coach / mentor to make a difference in community.

Treatment Foster Care Oregon for Children (TFCO) is an evidence-based treatment program that supports and treats young people and children with serious emotional and/or behavioural difficulties including aggression, poor school engagement, poor peer relationships, poor coping and social skills, low self-esteem and difficulties with self-regulation and are at risk of entering into residential care or it can be a way for children to transition from residential care into more appropriate home-based care arrangements i.e. oster care, kinship care or home with parents.

TFCO-C provides support and treatment for children aged 7 to 11 years of age.

The TFCO programs provide high level of support and intervention in a home like setting through the care of an accredited foster carer. The TFCO model includes several components such as: training and support for the foster carer/s, family therapy for the young person’s parent/aftercare placement; skills training for the young person; education support and case management and consultation.

An individualized treatment plan is developed for each young person in the program with goals that focus on improving the young person’s emotional and behavioural functioning; promoting positive educational outcomes; and building strong family relationships. A young person’s goals are met through close supervision, fair and consistent limits, predictable consequences, and supportive relationships with mentoring adults.

Your role

What will you do?

• Work with children and youth, ages 7-11 years, with behavioural challenges to provide a consistent, reinforcing environment in which pro-social skills are learned and practiced
• Work closely with a positive, solution-oriented and supportive team
• Work with highly trained professional foster parents
• Solve problems, using your creativity and sense of humour
• Ensure this behavioural model is delivered with fidelity
• Transform the lives of children and families

What we ask for:

• Certificate IV in Youth Work or demonstrated understanding/experience in Youth Work, Education or Sport would be highly regarded
• Knowledge of behaviour management principles
• Skill building and training experience, specifically with young people
• Current driving license (essential)
• Ability to engage young people in activities

Why apply?

• Flexible working hours to meet your availability
• Must be available on Wednesday mornings for clinical team meeting, 9 - 12 pm and two other regular days required 2 days per week from 3pm to 6pm
• Excellent hourly rate $51.90 per hour inclusive of casual loading
• Casual role offering work-life balance
• Work in and around the Campbelltown area
• Help children and young people transition to long term permanent care
• For more details in regards to this position , please see position description attached for your perusal.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your skills & experience and addressing the key selection criteria

For further details in relation to the role please see attached PD

For any enquiries please email [email protected]

Please do visit our website to understand more about who we are and why we do what we do https://www.ozchild.org.au/

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC for NSW before commencement.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.