• Aboriginal Youth Crisis Accommodation
• Salary Range - $72,361 - $77,854

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Your New Employer

Long established in providing family support services, Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is at the forefront of supporting Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia.

Your New Role

Team Leaders oversee the day to day operations of Olga Fudge Lodge and Narungga House. This includes a strong focus on fostering relational-based and respectful support to young Aboriginal people. There is an emphasis on equipping Youth Support Workers with the skills and structures they need to proactively engage with clients in the running of the service including house meetings, menu planning, shopping, cooking and building the capacity for clients to live independently. Team Leaders mentor Youth Support Workers in their delivery of services to crisis accommodation clients. Team Leaders also assist to maintain and document employee compliance, expenditure and petty cash.

Who we are looking for

You will be a proven leader and passionate about supporting and improving the lives of young Aboriginal people who are homeless or who are at risk of being homeless. You will be experienced at engaging easily and comfortably with Youth Support Workers and with young Aboriginal people (age range is 15 to 25). You will understand the impact of homelessness on young Aboriginal people and be able to offer support, encouragement and guidance to both Youth Support Workers and young people in the service.

To be successful you will need

• A Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003)
• A current unrestricted Drivers License
• Eligibility to work in Australia

Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply online at www.screening.sa.gov.au

Ideally you will Have

• A Safe Environments – Through their Eyes Certificate
• Experience as a leader in a youth agency

Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.

If this sounds like you scroll down to view the Job & Person (J&P) Specification.

Please call Nick on 0409 993 444 (9am - 5pm M to F) for more information.