Youth Worker

Introduction:

Locations

• Hunter/Central Coast
  
  
  

About AACAFS

AACAFS is an Aboriginal-led, managed, self-determining for-purpose organisation. Established in 2021, AACAFS purpose is to support, care for and protect vulnerable and at-risk Aboriginal children and families. Our focus is improving the welfare and well-being of Aboriginal children, young people and families through the empowerment that comes from self-determination and culturally responsible support.

AACAFS is a child-safe organisation and commits to respecting children and young people, listening to their views and taking action to keep them safe at all times.

Description:

AACAFS is looking for Youth Workers to join our team. This role is key to the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in AACAFS’ out of home care program.

The key aspects of the role are:

• meeting the day-to-day care needs of children and young people in AACAFS's care.
• to support case plan goals of the Child/Young Person
  
  
  

We are looking for people who have:

• The right to work in Australia.
• Current NSW driver’s license and Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Previous experience working in Youth Work or the Community Services Sector.
• As a minimum a Diploma (or working towards) in Community Services or Youth Work.
• Ability to live by our values (which you can find on our website here)