It’s the people who make it possible
Become part of Yorganop
At Yorganop we all come to work with the goal of giving children a safe and nurturing environment to grow.
As Western Australia’s first Aboriginal foster care agency, Yorganop plays an important role within the community. But we don’t do it alone. We work in partnership with government agencies and our community of carers across WA.
“Our goal isn’t simply about ensuring no Aboriginal child is left without a loving home. It’s also about helping every child fulfil their potential; to empower Aboriginal children and families to strengthen. In culture, community, and self.”
Joining Yorganop means walking alongside this goal and playing your part – the one that only you can.
Transition Coach – Home Stretch WA
Join our Home Stretch WA team as a Transition Coach! We’re looking for empathetic, resourceful, non-judgmental, and culturally aware individuals who are passionate about empowering young adults aged 18-21 as they transition out of foster care. No matter your background, if you’re driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Our team of dedicated transition coaches are committed to walking alongside Aboriginal youth and supporting them to achieve their goals. Every day as a Transition Coach is unique. With a caseload of just 12, our coaches can focus on what truly matters to each young person they support. Here’s what some of our young people have to say about Home Stretch WA and their coaches:
- My coach helped me get family trees and with knowing more about who I am and more about my culture
- Home Stretch helped me get my licence, a FIFO job and helped me find accommodation when things broke down at home
- My coach helped me get a stall at a NAIDOC week celebration to help me display my Artwork for the first time. I sold many pieces and have orders for more!
- Home Stretch helped me find a job that I love. Working on this land has been really healing for me, at lunch I lie on the sand and look up at the sky and feel so good
- Home Stretch filled a void in my life teaching me essential life skills and helping me connect with culture and country
This role is for you if you…
- Find fulfilment in making a difference in people’s lives
- Are a good listener, empathetic, resourceful, non-judgmental, and culturally aware
- Enjoy working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same
- Have experience in youth work or community outreach, social work or case management.
Staying On Facilitator – Home Stretch WA
Join our Home Stretch WA team as a Staying On Facilitator! We’re looking for empathetic, resourceful, non-judgmental, and culturally aware individuals who are passionate about empowering carers to support young adults aged 18-21 as they transition out of foster care. No matter your background, if you’re driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
About the role:
As the Staying on Facilitator, you will contribute to young people aged 17-21 years successfully transitioning from out-of-home care to independence by supporting the development of Staying On Agreements, assisting with the coordination of the payment of ongoing subsidies, and providing ongoing support and guidance.
What you will do:
- Support young people and carers to develop Staying On Agreements that assist the young person to be supported to continue the living arrangements until the young person turns 21.
- Liaise with the Department of Communities to authorise ongoing payment of a Staying On subsidy, and resolve any issues related to the payment of the subsidy.
- Provide support to Staying On carers around parenting a young adult. This includes assisting to resolve any issues or conflict that arise in the living arrangement.
- Co-ordinate the ongoing support and review of Staying on Agreements in collaboration with Transition Coaches, young people, their carers.
- Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders including the Department of Communities’ staff, foster families, carers, the young person’s kin, community, and people identified as significant in their lives.
- Provide support and guidance to Transition Coaches working with young people who wish to reconnect with biological family.
- Your approach will be trauma informed and culturally secure. You will ensure the right to self-determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of young people, their carers, and the carer household.
Applications close Monday 2 August 2024
