Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) is a not-for-profit community owned health, human services and education organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Ipswich and west Moreton region. We provide primary, allied and specialist health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Kambu Health practices a holistic and preventative approach to health, complemented with long-term healthy lifestyle change programs and services. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and they set the direction for our service. When you join us, you will find a welcoming and caring community created by professional, down-to-earth individuals who are passionate about our mission.Kambu Health provides services that are outside of the health scope including youth mentoring, child protection and wellbeing services, children and family centre and long day care.About the roleThe Youth Cultural Mentoring Service provides young people (10-15 years of age) the opportunity to access culturally safe and responsive activities that focus on reducing the individual’s at-risk behaviours; preventing and diverting further contact with the youth justice system.As the Youth Cultural Mentoring Support Manager, you will create, develop and implement activities that meet the needs of young people accessing the program, whilst maintaining service guidelines, in accordance with Service Agreements. Activities may also be identified through community consultations and input from local services.You will work closely with Kambu Health programs and services to ensure holistic supports are available and the needs of the young person are identified and met. This will be achieved through a case management framework.Within this role, you will also be required to:Develop case plans, follow case goals and plans deliver outcomes.Develop and maintain good working knowledge and relationships with relevant key stakeholders within our service areas to enhance program delivery.Implement principles to and strategies to role model, mentor and teach young people necessary life skills.Plan and deliver recreational and skills-based programs (e.g., sports, arts, life skills etc.).Engage with and take on other responsibilities, commensurate with the Coordinator Youth Cultural Mentoring role, which contribute to the overall objectives of the Youth Cultural Mentoring Program and Kambu Health-wide goals, aspirations, and targets.Comply with relevant legislation and Kambu Health policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same.Any other duties as directed by the line management within known skills, knowledge, and capabilities.About youSelf-starter capable of idea generation and executionManage a caseload of young peopleManage a small team of youth support officers to promote a positive work environment.Develop and facilitate cultural group activities.Lead program service delivery, financial management, and proactive human resource management.Strong communication skills to cultivate collaborative efforts with local stakeholders.Create high level quarterly reporting to ensure compliance with service agreement requirements.Relevant degree or diploma with experience in case management. Alternatively, five (5) years' experience in case management with no formal qualifications and a proven track record of high level written and verbal communication.A current Blue Card.Ability to gain a suitable criminal history check.Current C Class Driver’s License (QLD).What we offerAnnual Leave Loading of 17.5%.Five (5) weeks annual leave.Annual Christmas closure for all Kambu Health employees, with an additional two (2) gifted annual leave days.Non-taxable fringe benefits salary packaging options amounting to $15,886 per annum.Uniform ProvidedPaid Mandatory Training, Disclosure Training, CPR and First AidAccess to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Opportunities for both internal and external career growth, including professional development and networking events.Flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.Opportunities to attend community and staff events throughout the year. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our mission of serving the community's health needs.ApplicationsSubmit your resume and a one (1) page cover letter addressing your motivation for applying and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources via email at hr@kambuhealth.com.au.
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