The Project Team will consist of three workers; Youth Co-op Co-ordinator (currently filled) and two CD Workers who will share all project tasks, ie reaching out and connecting with potential Youth Co-op participants and their networks; and developing and facilitating a training program with young people.

Project goals are to work with young people who require support in exploring employment goals. The Project is a joint activity of Community Living Association and Nundah Community Enterprises Co-op and has been funded for 2 years by the Paul Ramsay Foundation. Sources of referral are CLA teams, Child Safety, Youth Justice and other non- govt or individual referrals.

Community Living Association is a Developmental Organisation that works with young people with complex support needs and has worker with its constituencies to create innovative responses to issues. These have included IYHG (a person with a disability-controlled housing company), WWILD-SVA (a sexual assault response and prevention service), Nundah Community Enterprise Co-op (a Workers Co-operative) and a range of other People’s Organisation.

Applications are to be in writing, include a cover letter and your CV. Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include relevant qualifications and skills. Documents attached. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent
• Blue card and NDIS Worker Screening Card
• 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccination
• Driver’s licence and use of own vehicle for work purposes when required (mileage reimbursed as per SCHADS Award).

Remuneration:

• SCHADS Level 4
• Full time 38 hours per week
• Twelve-month contract

For further information please contact 07 3266 5633 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Development Worker - Youth Employment Development Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.