CareWest Incorporated Children’s Services Project Officer Job Vacancy in Blue Mountains & Central West

• Based in Orange NSW
• Part-time position
• Opportunity to make a real
  difference

CareWest is a not for profit
community service organisation based in Orange and operating throughout the
Central West, Riverina Murray and Orana and Far West regions of NSW. Our
mission is to sustain and enhance the independence and quality of life of
people who experience barriers to community participation.

CareWest’s Child & Family Services provide support to a diverse group of
clients across the Orana Far West, Central West and Riverina Murray regions of
NSW. Child & Family Services is primarily concerned with providing children
and their families’ opportunities to overcome obstacles to participation within
their communities. The key projects undertaken by the Service include CareWest
Preschools, Early Start Early Diagnosis Program, Supporting Children with
Additional Needs, Preschool Investment Reform Program, Intensive Family Support
and Indigenous Language Support Projects.

We are currently seeking a Project Officer based in Orange focusing on
Supporting Children with Additional Needs (SCAN). This is a part time role
(four days per week) to be offered as an eleven month contract. The primary
responsibilities of this role include:

• Co-ordinating the overall
  operation of SCAN in the Central West region of NSW
• Utilising funds provided
  through State funding agreements to deliver the maximum benefit to
  eligible children and their families
• Allocating brokerage funds
  based on needs of children
• Developing and maintaining
  positive partnerships with key stakeholders
• Reviewing and evaluating
  service performance
• Completing reporting
  documentation
• Planning and organising
  training for early childhood services as needed

• A completed application form
• A statement addressing the
  selection criteria listed under person specification in the position
  description, and
• Your resume