• Full Time – Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

Life at Coast Shelter

Coast Shelter is a leading Central Coast not for profit charity assisting families, adults and young people with complex issues arising from their experience of homelessness, abuse and neglect. Our organisation is driven by our mission to deliver innovative solutions to address homelessness, violence and poverty to achieve immediate and lasting changes.

At Coast Shelter, you'll be joining a team of committed staff and volunteers who work to end Homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence within our community. We are bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion. Coast Shelter employees are innovative professionals who are driven to help make positive change within our community.

The Role

LOVE BiTES is a well-established Respectful Relationships Education Program created by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for young people aged 11-17 years that has been facilitated in schools across Australia since 2004.

We are currently looking for a passionate leader to join Coast Shelter and coordinate LOVE Bites Central Coast to deliver NAPCAN’s full suite of Love Bites and Love Bites Junior programming which is delivered to Central Coast schools.

The position will be responsible to develop and grow relationships within the local school community both public and private to enhance early intervention opportunities for young people delivered by Coast Shelter. The position manages research and development opportunities, program reporting and evaluation.

The LOVE Bites program is delivered by skilled facilitators who are experienced working with young people and are comfortable in working in the area of sexual assault and relationship violence. The position is responsible for the management and supervision of LOVE Bites facilitators and will be required to facilitate the program on occasion.

All about You

You hold a relevant tertiary qualification and are driven to make a difference in the lives of young people through early intervention programs. The successful applicant will have a minimum 3 years’ management experience and have an advanced understanding of child protection issues and the impact of trauma and the effect on child behaviour and development. Experience delivering health or wellbeing programs to students in NSW high schools will be highly regarded.

To be considered for the position you must be able to address the essential criteria below;

• Strong project coordination skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Community Sector Services
• Experience supervising staff and providing staff professional feedback and support
• Presentation, organisation and facilitation skills
• An understanding of community impact from sexual assault and domestic violence
• Experience working with young people in a group setting
• Extensive knowledge of local referral support options for young people and their families

Our Values

• Respect
• Innovation
• Connection
• Trust

Ways we Reward You!

• Competitive remuneration package including access to extensive salary packaging offerings
• Professional development opportunities
• Values driven organisation
• Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support

Enquires: Jason Brown People & Culture Manager

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. Coast Shelter strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.