Senior Practitioner Vacancy-Job Ref: BJAUSTC/1104/2024231

Senior Practitioner Vacancy-Job Ref: BJAUSTC/1104/2024231
Shepparton (Australia)
JOB DESCRIPTION
At 54 reasons we know that education, culture and community are powerful protective factors that are proven to reduce offending behaviours. That’s why we help young people who are at risk of offending or reoffending to get back on track by providing flexible, culturally responsive 1-1 support, with a strong focus on re-engagement with education and vocation pathways.
Our programs aim to promote wellbeing; and empower children and young people to create meaningful change in their community.
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.
With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
We re proudly part of Save the Children Australia Group
Where you come in:
In this full-time maximum term position (through to end of December 2024, with strong potential for extension) based out of our Shepparton office, you’ll work with our dedicated Youth Worker’s to support young people in our Out Teach program reach their potential.
Our ‘Out Teach’ program, a youth outreach program works with young people aged 10-17 years and focuses on educational and vocational engagement as protective factors.
You will make an impact by:
Planning, overseeing, and coordinating the program to a high standard
Coaching, training, and developing colleagues to increase skill and competency to enable high-quality service delivery
Coordinating team meetings and training for the purpose of continual personal and team development
Coordinating staff caseloads and program logistics, monitoring and evaluation, risk management and child protection
Managing volunteers and student placements
Does this sound like you?
You’re a highly flexible practitioner who is calm under pressure and loves to have a positive impact working with traumatised youth. You’ve got plenty of energy and a can-do attitude, which will help you make long-lasting relationships with children and young people, and their families. Most importantly, you have a strong sense of empathy and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.
This role requires:
Degree or diploma in a relevant field and/or significant equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience in early childhood, youth, and adolescent development
Experience in coaching and mentoring teams and volunteers
Prior experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities
Demonstrated experience in using trauma informed practice
Exceptional communication skills and experience in report writing
Working at 54 reasons ismore than just a job.
54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

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