Boys from the Bush - about choices
Boys from the Bush Projects is a not-for-profit organisation made up of professional practitioners committed to improving the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in our country - young unemployed at-risk Indigenous people from remote communities not responding to standards forms of intervention.
Remote Aboriginal communities are often characterised by outrageous levels of alcohol consumption and drunken violence, a large and growing drug problem amongst the youth, high unemployment, mass idleness and boredom, parental neglect, overcrowded housing, poor diets, offending behaviour, and the failure of formal education. All of which has resulted in abject poverty, extremely poor physical and mental health, loss of dignity, levels of ignorance comparable to Third World victims, and extremely high levels of incarceration and suicide.
Real work is the key to helping many of these young people. Real work not only provides income, it provides equity, purpose, identity and the structure of time and place. Real work helps in our transition from childhood to adulthood. Through work we begin to develop maturity and responsible behaviour.
The challenge we face is that the majority of young people in some remote communities have serious behavioural problems causing real barriers to their employment. Some of these behavioural problems stem from congenital or acquired brain damage, while others are the result of two or more generations of passive welfare dependency, the breakdown of social norms, law and order, discipline and education. Other behaviours are simply the natural expressions of confused and restless youth trying to find their place in the world. These young people are the focus of Boys from the Bush Projects.
Wanted - Supervisors & Homemakers
We are seeking highly motivated couples (husband and wife team) with solid practical work history and experience at supervising young people.
These positions will provide support and supervision to groups of young people after work. This includes transport to and from their place of employment, the management of their accommodation, meals and practical guidence in life skills and participation in meaningful leisure, recreational, social and cultural activities.
These positions require the ability to build rapport and a trusting relationship with the young people. They must have a friendly disposition, whilst maintaining control and leadership. They must also display a strong work ethic.
These positions will be located in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. An attractive package for the positions will be offered to the successful applicants, commensurate with their abilities and experience. Rent free housing will be part of the package.
See position descriptions & key selection criteria below.
For additional information please contact Milton James on 0429 644 645 or mjames@boysfromthebush.org.au
Applications can be e-mailed or posted to:
Boys from the Bush Projects
9 Harrison Close
Kanimbla, QLD, 4870
Off Site Supervisor - Position Description
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Homemaker - Position Description
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