Tobwabba is seeking a motivated and passionate person to join our team. The position requires dedication to support and help direct youth who are at risk of offending or who have offended, to overcome offending behaviour and positively reintegrate into community by establishing pro-social lifestyles. What we are looking for in a candidate is listed below.

Essential:

Extensive experience in working with Aboriginal People and communities.

Current (C Class) NSW driver’s licence

Certificate III in Community Service, or equivalent experience.

High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Fitness level and competence to carry out manual tasks.

Effective time management and personal organisation skills

Ability to work harmoniously with others.

Ability to work independently, effectively.

Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated.

Desirable:

Experience working in a Health environment.

Experience working in an Aboriginal organisation.

Duties:

Provide a minimum of four hours direct casework support per week for each client – using a range of strategies to engage young people in the program.

Support young people to achieve their goals, as agreed upon with the young person, family and Youth Justice. For young people supervised by Youth Justice, aligning goal setting with Youth Justice Case Plans.

Engage, develop and maintain effective communication and positive relationship with young people you support

Delivery of cultural activities, mentoring, recreational activities

Assist and encourage clients to develop skills necessary to achieve their set goals as per their case plans – including skills in life management, vocation, self-esteem, financial management, employment, education and personal development.

Provide direct support (warm referrals) in helping young people access assistance such as Centrelink, NDIS.

Support to re-engage with school, TAFE, training and employment.