Support Worker - Fundraising and Operations

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Our vision at Misión México is that through a loving, caring, family environment where we focus on education, the children in our care will have the opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

Misión México is a family group home model established in 2001 by Pam and Alan Skuse. Since this time the number of children within our care have expanded and grown older. This has led to a complex case load of youth with varying levels of need. Misión México maintains a relationship with the DIF and other refuges to develop pathways which best support children coming in to Misión México. The vision of the Misión México refuge is to support children to excel in education so that they can transition successfully to positive, healthy futures.

Role Context

Our Fundraising and Project Manager has recently taken on the additional role of House Caregiver to our children. With this increase in her workload and responsibilities, we are in need of an exceptional candidate who is able to provide assistance and support in administration, income generation and day to day logistics of running our home.

The Support Worker works closely with the children and young adults living at Misión Mexico and is expected to be both a role model and a source of authority to our children and young adults.

Administration and Project Management

• Undertake and complete administrative tasks as requested by the Fundraising and Projects Manager / House Caregiver, including financial reporting
• Assist with and lead on projects and activities as designated by the Fundraising and Projects Manager / House Caregiver
• Assist with sourcing and retaining individual donors and monthly sponsors
• Assist with fundraising campaigns and events
• Research fundraising opportunities and assist in preparing fundraising and grant applications
• Source and manage all donations of goods
• Assist House Caregiver with the creation and updating of youth case files

Direct Service Delivery and Pastoral Care

• Assist in managing and supervising the children and young adults involvement in extra-curricular activities, medical appointments or offsite excursions
• Act as house supervisor once a week to help provide consistency within the main Misión Mexico home
• Assist the House Caregiver with the day to day logistics of running our home
• Consistently be a positive role model to the young people of Misión Mexico, whilst maintaining the confidentiality and safety of all our children and young adults

Essential Criteria

• Valid 'Working with Children Check’ and undergo a Criminal Records Check prior to employment. Subsequently, staff must report any criminal charges or court appearances
• Fluency in English language
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Strong administration experience, including knowledge of word and excel
• Experience in assisting with fundraising and increasing income for an organisation
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously, show leadership and make decisions

Desirable Criteria

• A minimum of 4 weeks experience volunteering at Misión Mexico or similar organisations
• Experience working with children or young people from backgrounds of trauma and/or disadvantaged backgrounds
• Conversational Spanish
• Full driving license, with willingness to drive in Mexico if required
• Experience in budget planning and management
• Experience in coordinating projects

If you are interested in apply for this exciting opportunity, please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role based on the skills, knowledge and abilities requirements outlined in the advertisement and role description (Maximum of 2 pages);
• A current CV or Resume;
• Copies of any relevant qualifications
• The contact details of two professional referees, including your most recent line manager/s.