54 reasons is leading a new Youth Justice Pilot program, aiming to reduce the volume of children and young people aged 10 – 17 experiencing avoidable short-term remand, in particular the overrepresentation of Aboriginal young people. Join our passionate new team in this newly created role, focusing on early intervention and creating a space where young people can build positive relationships through strengths-based engagement and support.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this part-time, permanent position (4 days / 30.4 hours per week), you’ll work with children, young people and families across the Mobile Youth Outreach service, as components of the Short Term Remand Pilot Project. You’ll assist in the delivery of mobile programs that provide school and community based assertive outreach, individual casework support for young people at risk of engaging / re-engaging with Youth Justice. You will also organise community events in the Wagga Wagga region. Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll utilise group facilitation skills, engage with the local community and develop their confidence in our support network.

The hours for the role will be flexible, with shifts from 9am – 5pm and 11am – 7pm.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing community-based groupwork and casework support with families
• Building meaningful, respectful connections with children, young people and families, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
• Working alongside Youth Justice staff to provide holistic support to young people
• Ensuring families are connected with appropriate support services as needed
• Consulting regularly with local Aboriginal community groups, professionals, service providers and referral services to ensure our services are meeting local needs

Does this sound like you?

You’re truly passionate about standing up for children and young people. You respond calmly to crisis situations, and your background is ideally in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a similar field. You enjoy being out in the community and thrive on meeting new people and building relationships. You have strong cultural knowledge which helps you to engage with families, and you’re creative and comfortable working with children of all ages. Finally, you’re an independent self-starter who is happy to work remotely when not delivering programs.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in working with young people and families who have experienced trauma, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families
• Knowledge and experience working in the area of Tolland, Wagga Wagga
• Experience working in stressful and changing environments
• High level of communication and organisational skills
• A degree or diploma qualification in a relevant field would be desirable
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel in the region to deliver programs
• Strong data collection and case noting skills

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is 680+ people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change. Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (SCHADS Level 4.1) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Gifted festive leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to regular leave benefits
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision
• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close Monday 8^th May 2023.

Position description – Family Support Specialist, MYO Short Term Remand Pilot

For more information about this position, please contact Brody Rigg, Team Leader, at [email protected]. For more information about the team and the program that the role works in, see our Program Profile.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.