Golalbi-gan Cultural Mentor
1 Female and 2 Male Positions Available
Full-Time - Monday to Friday
The Cultural Mentor's contribution to this role is to undertake an assessment of young people’s cultural needs and aspirations, and assist them to address these by providing individual, practical, and well-planned assistance focused on:
• Supporting young people aged 10-17 years, involved in, or at risk of involvement in the Youth Justice system.
• Facilitating the young person’s positive connections to family, kin, community, culture and country.
• Facilitating the young person’s engagement with Elders and community leaders.
• Support the young person’s access to culturally appropriate services.
• Provide both one-on-one positive role modelling and mentoring sessions, and undertake small group work. Sessions can range from a minimum of one hour up to a full day of activities and can apply to any gender.
Examples of cultural mentoring activities may include (but are not limited to) sharing knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through camping, yarning, connecting with community, day excursions, or in town activities, and involves activities that promote an understanding of traditional practices, and respect for cultural heritage, country, family, Community, Elders and Traditional Owners.
Key Responsibilities
• Engage with young people, their family and/or other significant persons.
• Collaborate with local government and non-government organisation and other local service providers to support young people to address the identified need and achieve positive outcomes.
Required Licences, Qualifications and Experience
• Working with Children Blue Card
• C Class Open Drivers Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Qld Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Cert IV in Child and/or Youth Community Services, Diploma of Community Services or the ability and willingness to obtain these qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in working in the social and community service sector.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Hope and Healing Certification or willingness to obtain.
• NAPCAN Child Safe Organisation training or similar or a willingness to undergo this training.
• Proven strong communication, consultation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with Child Safety Services, Youth Justice, Youth and other key stakeholders and local organisations.
• Demonstrated abilities in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Effective management of emotional responses for all parties involved in the process.
• High ability to work autonomously and contribute to effective outcomes within a team and as an individual.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and other online applications such as Canva, Case Management Systems and mobile apps required for the position.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection Act particularly in relation to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the child protection system.
• Understanding of the Department of Youth Justice and local services they deliver in the local area.
• Knowledge and cultural awareness of the issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families.
• A deep understanding of cultural practices for First Nations people
• The willingness to positively teach and mentor young people who may be significantly disconnected to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural practices.
1 Female and 2 Male Positions Available
Full-Time - Monday to Friday
The Cultural Mentor's contribution to this role is to undertake an assessment of young people’s cultural needs and aspirations, and assist them to address these by providing individual, practical, and well-planned assistance focused on:
• Supporting young people aged 10-17 years, involved in, or at risk of involvement in the Youth Justice system.
• Facilitating the young person’s positive connections to family, kin, community, culture and country.
• Facilitating the young person’s engagement with Elders and community leaders.
• Support the young person’s access to culturally appropriate services.
• Provide both one-on-one positive role modelling and mentoring sessions, and undertake small group work. Sessions can range from a minimum of one hour up to a full day of activities and can apply to any gender.
Examples of cultural mentoring activities may include (but are not limited to) sharing knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through camping, yarning, connecting with community, day excursions, or in town activities, and involves activities that promote an understanding of traditional practices, and respect for cultural heritage, country, family, Community, Elders and Traditional Owners.
Key Responsibilities
• Engage with young people, their family and/or other significant persons.
• Collaborate with local government and non-government organisation and other local service providers to support young people to address the identified need and achieve positive outcomes.
Required Licences, Qualifications and Experience
• Working with Children Blue Card
• C Class Open Drivers Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Qld Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Cert IV in Child and/or Youth Community Services, Diploma of Community Services or the ability and willingness to obtain these qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in working in the social and community service sector.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Hope and Healing Certification or willingness to obtain.
• NAPCAN Child Safe Organisation training or similar or a willingness to undergo this training.
• Proven strong communication, consultation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with Child Safety Services, Youth Justice, Youth and other key stakeholders and local organisations.
• Demonstrated abilities in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Effective management of emotional responses for all parties involved in the process.
• High ability to work autonomously and contribute to effective outcomes within a team and as an individual.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and other online applications such as Canva, Case Management Systems and mobile apps required for the position.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection Act particularly in relation to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the child protection system.
• Understanding of the Department of Youth Justice and local services they deliver in the local area.
• Knowledge and cultural awareness of the issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families.
• A deep understanding of cultural practices for First Nations people
• The willingness to positively teach and mentor young people who may be significantly disconnected to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural practices.
