Brighter Futures
About the Role
Brighter Futures is an early intervention program
aimed at supporting vulnerable families and children. Brighter Futures involves
case management, access to child care, parenting programs and home visiting in
order to improve emotional, social, health, educational and developmental
outcomes for children and their families. Wandiyali is the lead Indigenous
agency delivering the Brighter Futures program in the Newcastle and Lake
Macquarie region.
aimed at supporting vulnerable families and children. Brighter Futures involves
case management, access to child care, parenting programs and home visiting in
order to improve emotional, social, health, educational and developmental
outcomes for children and their families. Wandiyali is the lead Indigenous
agency delivering the Brighter Futures program in the Newcastle and Lake
Macquarie region.
The Parenting Support Worker is responsible for
assessment, case planning, home visits and group work with children, families
and expecting parents. A key part of the role is engaging and building
relationships with clients and external community agencies.
assessment, case planning, home visits and group work with children, families
and expecting parents. A key part of the role is engaging and building
relationships with clients and external community agencies.
Criteria
Essential
- Successful and current Working With Children’s
Check - Certificate III in Community Services (or
equivalent) or relevant life experience - Demonstrated ability to engage with clients,
community organisations and other key stakeholders - Ability to undertake risk assessments and case
planning for vulnerable families and children - Demonstrated knowledge of the issues that arise
in the provision of support for children, families and pregnant women
with complex needs - A high level of interpersonal skills, with
emphasis on effective written and verbal communication - Strong organisational skills and the ability to
multitask and prioritise workload - Intermediate skills in MS Office Package,
especially Work and Excel - Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Experience in the community sector
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please forward the
following documentation to: Shannon@wandiyali.com.au, stating the position in
the subject line.
following documentation to: Shannon@wandiyali.com.au, stating the position in
the subject line.
- Cover Letter: please introduce yourself and
specifically address each of the essential and desirable criteria in the
cover letter. - Current Resume
Applications that are received that do not address the
criteria will not be considered.
criteria will not be considered.
Only applicants that are successful in gaining an
interview will be contacted.
interview will be contacted.
More Information
For more information about the position or the
organisation, or to obtain a position description, you can send a request to
Shannon@wandiyali.com.au
organisation, or to obtain a position description, you can send a request to
Shannon@wandiyali.com.au
Applications Close Friday 29 August 2014 at 5pm.
