About us

Our vision is that people, everywhere in our community, will experience the power of inclusion through relationships, voice and action.

Our mission is to assist people to reach their potential through innovative and people-focused services.

Our values celebrate inclusiveness and opportunity. Our five core values are Accountability, Equity, Innovation, Integrity and being Participant and young-people focused.

The role

This role will facilitate safe and meaningful contacts for children and young people in Out of Home Care with their families and significant others. You will also utilise your skills and knowledge to provide cultural mentoring to the children and young people. You will be responsible for transporting children and young people under your supervision and ensuring that contact is accurately documented.

Essential Criteria

• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with others.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and complete formal documentation in relevant software programs.
• Individual and team work. Ability to think quick on your feet and make informed decisions in complex situations.
• Be flexible and work non-standard hours at times when required.
• Unencumbered NSW driver's license.

Desirable Criteria

• A qualification in Human Services, Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services is highly desirable for this position, although not essential.

Job Benefits

In addition to competitive pay rates the successful applicant will also have access to:

• Entry rate of $33.73 per hour. Higher pay points may be applicable depending on experience or qualifications.
• Flexible working hours and work life balance.
• Training and development opportunities.

Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.