• Permanent Full Time Role
• Operating out of Redhill Location
• Outreach Role
• Working in a dynamic team

We are seeking our next Reconnect Youth and Family Worker!

Are you looking to create positive change in the lives of young people and work for a program that allows you to have a flexible lifestyle? CatholicCare's Reconnect Youth and Family Worker role might just be for you.

The Role

CatholicCare's Reconnect ACT Program which is funded by the Department of Social Services, supports young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Through the Reconnect program you would provide outreach support to young people to help stabilise their living situation, achieve family reconciliation where possible and improve their level of engagement with education, work and their local community.

Reconnect Youth and Family Workers offer case management, mediation, group programs and practical support to the whole family to break the cycle of homelessness. With a focus on family reconciliation, the program has the ability to work with both the young person and their parent's/care giver and siblings concurrently, with individual workers where appropriate, to support ongoing positive family relationships.

If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people's lives - we want to hear from you!!!

What we offer

Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers; helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas.

CatholicCare's employment benefits include working within a supportive and person centred workplace culture, generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family friendly environment.

About us

CatholicCare is a large welfare agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration.

The ideal person - selection criteria:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications and experience in working with complex young people and families.
• Knowledge and understanding of the key issues young people who are homelessness or at risk of homelessness are facing.
• Hold a current drivers' license, a current Working with Vulnerable People card and be willing to undergo a police check.

To apply you must:

• Attach the completed CatholicCare Application Form
• Attach an updated resume
• Address each selection criteria in a covering letter (no more than 2 pages). Selection criteria can be found in the position descriptions located on the CatholicCare website (click Apply Now)

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

For more information or to apply please click Apply Now.

CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn is committed to equal opportunity in employment, and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.