Outstation Youth Worker - Job Vacancy in Central Australia
Background:
The Mt Theo Program was established eighteen years ago as a community response to crisis levels of petrol sniffing in Yuendumu, NT. Today the Program also addresses alcohol and other drug issues in young Warlpiri men and women. The Program now encompasses four main arms of service: Mt Theo Outstation cultural treatment and rehabilitation; Jaru Pirrjirdi youth development/leadership and aftercare program incorporating Yuendumu Youth diversionary program; Warra Warra Kanyi counselling service; and an Outreach Program providing diversionary and media activities in Willowra, Nyirrpi and Lajamanu.
Position Overview:
The Outstation Youth Worker will work within two teams at WYDAC, the Jaru Pirrjirdi Youth Team, and the Outstation team. The first role is to provide a program of sport and recreational youth diversionary activities in Yuendumu community, under the supervision of the Jaru Pirrjirdi Coordinator. The Youth Worker will also be involved in a range of youth development activities.
The second element of the position is designed to support the Mt Theo Outstation, with half of the roster being dedicated to this purpose, under the supervision of the Outstation Coordinator. The successful applicant will assist in meeting the requirements of quality care for the Outstation clients and workers.
Applicants must be willing to consent to a Police Check and be eligible to hold a current Ochre Card. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Closing date for applications is 2 February 2012.
For further information call the Executive Assistant on (08) 8956 4188, email admin@mttheo.org, or visit http://www.mttheo.org/home/wydac/recruitment/
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