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Youth Worker

Job Posted 3/6/2025
Australian Aboriginal Child and Family Services
Central Coast, NEW SOUTH WALES 2252
Category Sports
Job Description

AACAFS is an Aboriginal-led, managed, self-determining for-purpose organisation. Established in 2021, AACAFS's 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.

Job Description

The AACAFS Youth Worker is responsible for:

  • Meeting the day-to-day care needs of children and young people in AACAFS's care.
  • Supporting case plan goals of the Child/Young Person in consultation with the AACAFS Service Consultants.

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).