• 2x full-time or part-time (0.8-1.0 EFT) roles; 1 ongoing & 1 fixed-term position
• Based in our Brunswick office, free onsite parking and close to public transport
• Salary of $110,102 (pro rata if part-time) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Rebuilding Shattered Lives – Supporting people of refugee background to recover from torture and other traumatic events

Your Impact

Community and Sector Capacity Building (CSCB) is an innovative program area designed to facilitate and support the development, growth, and empowerment of communities of refugee backgrounds to recover from pre-arrival trauma and resettle positively. CSCB teams work to strengthen these communities across Victoria, helping them to thrive.

The Ucan2 Group Facilitators run group work programs for young people from refugee backgrounds aged between 16 and 25 years. This includes the Ucan2 16-week group program, facilitated in partnership with the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) within a range of educational institutions including English Language Schools and Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) classes at TAFEs, and shorter group programs focussed on employment and settlement outcomes, delivered in a range of education and community settings.

The Ucan2 Group Facilitators work in partnership with Ucan2 colleagues who lead work experience and mentoring programs for young people within the Ucan2 program. The Ucan2 Group Facilitator reports to the Ucan2 Program Coordinator.

The Role

Reporting to the Ucan2 Program Coordinator, the Ucan 2 Group Facilitator will plan and facilitate allocated Ucan2 groups in collaboration with a site delivery team ensuring appropriate materials and content according to the Ucan2 Program Guide.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver the psycho-social group work component of Ucan2 to group participants and support the delivery of work skills and social connections components of Ucan2.
• Monitor and support Ucan2 participants in collaboration with delivery team ensuring relevant referrals are made as required.
• Identify and support participants in the Ucan2 program to undertake work experience.
• Liaise with Ucan2 colleagues and site staff to support the placement of individual program participants in work experience opportunities.
• Support participants to visit work experience sites and meet with relevant staff and supervisors.
• Monitor students on placement and provide support where required through site visits and phone calls.
• Liaise with Ucan2 colleagues to match participants and mentors and support participants to attend information sessions and meet-ups.
• Co-facilitate mentor program information sessions and meet-ups as required.

There are two roles, based in our Brunswick office (with travel to other sites) and available as full-time or part-time (0.8-1.0 EFT); one is available ongoing and one is a 12-month fixed term contract.

What you’ll need to successfully apply

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in youth work, community development, social work, education or other equivalent qualification.
• Proven group facilitation skills, preferably with young people from Refugee background
• Demonstrated skills in using a strengths-based approach to engage and empower young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching professionals, program delivery partners and other key stakeholders.
• Project management skills, including the ability to work independently and within a team and manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability in meeting program and team goals with high level verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of issues facing young people from asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds and their families, including the barriers they might face to accessing education and employment.
• Full Driver's License.

In return

You’ll be rewarded with:

• an attractive remuneration package of $110,102 (pro rata if part-time) plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options
• a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
• a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
• access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

About Foundation House

We are:

• a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our six offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood, Sunshine and Werribee, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria
• values driven and committed to improving the life outcomes refugee background survivors
• an inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We also actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to the position description on our careers with us page for detailed information about the role and more information about our hiring process.

Applications are due to close on the advertised closing date. Please note, applications may be considered as they are received, and job ads may close early.

For enquiries, please contact Justin Curreen-Harris – HR & Recruitment Specialist via [email protected] using the subject line: Ucan2 Group Facilitators x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone on 03 9389 8985.

Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Check process. If you have lived for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, an International Police Check from that country will also be required.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate proof of the Right to Work in Australia.