Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 13th Jan 2020
In this newly created role you will be working in our Youth Connect program. In partnership with the Queensland Government the Youth Connect program focuses on helping young people leaving state-based care get on their feet and develop the skills and confidence to live independently.
You will be responsible for supporting young people in the program.
Each day will be distinct in this varied role however, your key everyday jobs will include:
You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them.
Empathy is second nature to you, and you are compassionate toward your clients and work colleagues.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust and Wise Stewardship.
We offer over 200 services in more than 100 communities, positively impacting around 45,000 lives each year. Our care services range from children, youth and family services, early intervention and protection, affordable housing, and seniors and support living, making us one of Australia’s largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations.
We provide a range of services to children, youth and families ranging from foster and kinship care to residential and supported independent living services. We provide support for more than 2,800 children, young people and families each year. Over 800 dedicated foster and kinship carers help us provide a vital safety net for these young people.
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offers you real choice and opportunities to grow your career. You’ll also find we offer a family friendly work culture.
Remuneration packages come complete with salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay along with a generous five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees). To ensure your career can grow, we are constantly exploring innovative training and development programs. Most importantly, you will help us to positively impact the lives of thousands of vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.