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St Laurence House Youth Service - provides an essential service to homeless children aged 13-18 in the Eastern suburbs of long-term care in a “Trauma Informed" home-like environment, combined with best-practice levels of intensive case management to develop a pathway to independent living. We also run an Outreach and Accommodation Service for young people aged 18-22.

Essential Criteria

• At least two years’ experience working in a residential setting
• In depth working knowledge of Adolescent Mental Health Issues
• Ability to cook and prepare nutritious meals for residents
• Able to provide direct care for young people
• Qualifications in the social sciences
• Excellent Conflict management Skills Awareness of issues facing homeless youth
• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to Child Protection
• Current driver’s license
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Local knowledge of “First to Know” agencies
• Proven track record in Industry led networking and communication
• Experience in working with a strength-based approach to client case management
• A knowledge of Trauma Informed care and its practice
• The ability to deliver a living skills program to include healthy nutrition & cookery
• Basic budget management & tenancy management
• Contribution to program promotion including contribution to policy & research
• Administrative processes, including Microsoft Office applications
• St Laurence House is a smoke free working environment

This is a young people related employment position under child protection legislation. It is an offence for a prohibited person to apply for this position. Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check (Paid Worker) clearance prior to applying and be an Australian resident for employment purposes and a national police check.

How to apply for Working with Children Check?

Visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website for more information and legislative requirements.

St Laurence House is an EEO employer.

A full Position Description is attached below.