Job Summary
- $43.08 – $46.35 per hour
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 13th Aug 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Zillmere
Please note that it is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in accordance with s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
The vision of Kurbingui Youth and Family Development is to be a deadly organisation that supports our mob on their journey. Our mission is to build a flexible, sustainable organisation based on cultural values that can empower community to reach their potential. The values that we bring to our work are personal growth, harmony, accountability, communication, and teamwork.
Kurbingui Youth and Family Development (Kurbingui) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that offers services primarily to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, individuals, families, children, and young people living within the Greater Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Southeast Qld regions.
Kurbingui delivers various community services covering areas such as employment and training, family support, domestic and family violence response, alcohol and substance abuse, cultural education and engagement programs, support for families and children from preschool to tertiary education, recreation and sports, early years, families, children and youth supports, women's and men's programs, cultural group activities, Youth Justice and NDIS.
The CYRD/FLDM Practitioner is responsible for working with young people who have been identified as at-risk or high risk to engage them in pro-social activities, outreach programs, and other early intervention and/or diversionary measures to achieve positive behaviour change. This role also incorporates the Family-Led Decision Making practice, working with young people and their families to discuss family led ways to prevent re-offending through culturally appropriate family and community support.
This role will focus on young people involved with or at risk of involvement in the Youth Justice system, including those who may be detained or on Youth Justice orders. The practitioner will facilitate FLDM meetings, help the young person understand and adhere to bail conditions, create support plans, and implement these plans in collaboration with the young person, their family, and stakeholders.
The position at times, requires work outside normal business hours due to the program offering outreach diversion activities, such as evening work.
This position offers a competitive remuneration package in line with the 'Fisher' & '316 Regulation' pay scale and Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 including:
Please note: We review applications on a rolling basis, so would recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.
To request a copy of the position description please email Tina Ridley on [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Support Practitioner – Youth Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Employment is conditional upon maintaining a clear personal history screening check, Blue Card and QLD License prior to and throughout employment. A Blue Card must be obtained prior to commencement.