Positions Vacant

Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc. is a local Not-For-Profit Community Organisation providing a range of health and wellbeing services for young people, families and communities throughout the North and North West Tasmania.

The North West Driver Mentor Program is a new program starting in January 2024, to assist young people with their learners licence, who lack other means to gain driving experience, to gain the compulsory 80 hours on-road driving experience.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for two people to join our North West Driver Mentor Program, one based in Burnie and another in Devonport.

The role will provide positive support to a diverse range of participants, including young people who are at risk, who have experienced long-term unemployment, or other young people experiencing disadvantage.

The people we are looking for will have experience working with youth at risk, be engaging, passionate and have well developed communications and interpersonal skills. They must hold a current full car licence without a period of suspension or disqualification during the past two years or previous major offences that have led to a criminal conviction.

Previous driver training/teaching/mentoring experience is desirable but not necessary. Extensive training (up to 3 months) and induction will be provided for the successful candidates.

YFCC is a child safe organisation. All applicants must provide a current Driver’s Licence, National Police check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, relevant qualification records and current referees. Applicants must also be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical.

For the successful applicant the remuneration package includes:

• Salary commencing at Level 4 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.
• Salary sacrifice
• Motor vehicle

Further information about the role and an application package, including position description and selection criteria, can be obtained by contacting the YFCC Operations Manager, Graham Marshall on 6423 6635 or email graham@yfcc.com.au.

Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc. is a local Not-For-Profit Community Organisation providing a range of health and wellbeing services for young people, families and communities throughout the North and North West Tasmania.

We are seeking applicants for the above role, to work within our Malana (Youth At Risk Centre) Team providing casual relief to cover absences during annual, long service and personal leave and as required.

The role will provide trauma informed coaching and case management practice, within a strengths based, Advantaged Thinking, framework for young people (aged 12–15) in residence at the facility.

The role may include day and night shifts, with some weekend work. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensuring residents are accommodated and supports are provided appropriate to their needs
• Working with the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line within a Care Team approach
• Working with families/carers, partner organisations and other services
• Intake and assessment
• Supported referrals and provision of outreach supports
• Coaching, case management and case coordination
• Data collection and entry and reporting

The person we are looking for will be engaging, passionate, knowledgeable in the areas of Youth and Housing Support Services and able to work towards positive outcomes for young people.

To qualify for an interview, applicants must have as a minimum a Diploma qualification in Community Services, or relevant field.

YFCC is a child safe organisation. All applicants must provide a current Driver’s Licence, National Police check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, Qualification records and current Referees. Applicants must also be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical.

For the successful applicant the remuneration package includes:

• Salary commencing at Level 4 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.
• Training and professional development provision
• Practice supervision
• Salary sacrifice

Further information about the role and an application package, including position description and selection criteria, can be obtained by contacting the Accommodation Services Team Leader, Shane Leonard, on 0427 691 198 or email shane@yfcc.com.au.

Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc. is a local Not-For-Profit Community Organisation providing a range of health and wellbeing services for young people, families and communities throughout the North and North West Tasmania.

We are seeking applicants for the above role, to work within our Crisis Accommodation Support Services Teams providing casual relief to cover absences during annual, long service and personal leave and as required.

The positions are based in both Devonport and Burnie, and work across the North West Coast area, aiming to provide immediate emergency services, coaching and support for young people, aged 13-21, who are experiencing homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The role involves:

• Intake and assessment
• Brief intervention, Education and Information
• Supported Referral
• Case management and case coordination
• Data collection and entry
• Health Promotion and Living Skills
• Working autonomously and as part of a team

We are looking for applicants that are engaging, passionate and knowledgeable in the areas of Youth and Housing Support Services. Applicants must have, at a minimum, a Diploma in Community Services or equivalent relevant qualification.

YFCC is a child safe organisation. All applicants must provide a current Driver’s Licence, National Police check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, Qualification records and current Referees. Applicants must also be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical.

For the successful applicant the remuneration package includes:

• Salary in accordance with of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 commencing at Level 4 (Crisis Accommodation Level 2).
• Training and professional development provision
• Salary Sacrifice

Further information about the role and an application package, including position description and selection criteria, can be obtained by contacting the Team Leader, Shane Leonard, on 0427 691 198 or email shane@yfcc.com.au.