you looking for a job with meaning; one that connects your personal values with
an organisation that supports the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in
our community? Do you want to be rewarded with a competitive salary and
benefits package; and receive training and ongoing development?
Mercy Community
Services (MCS) exists to support and empower those who are poor, vulnerable,
marginalised or in a position of di
sadvantage. We aim to be recognised as
a leading provider and facilitator of quality, responsive community services.
The Role
Our Logan Foster
& Kinship Care team has exciting opportunity for a highly motivated
professional to join the team. We have an immediate position
available that is Fixed Term Full Time for a period of six months
(ending 04/01/17), this role is located within our Goodna Office.
The role is
responsible for supporting and developing foster care and kinship carer’s
within Family Services to enhance the wellbeing of children and young people.
The position
will play a key role in supporting MCS clients as part of
the Goodna Foster & Kinship Care team, to see more about this
role please see the position description (click here).
To be
successful in the role, you will have:
A
degree in Social Work, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology or other tertiary
qualifications relevant to the program.
Demonstrated
skills and experience in working with children and families, particularly in
assisting with the assessment, planning processes and support around the
management of children with difficult behaviours.
Ability
to analyse, evaluate and make objective judgements, and the ability to
articulate recommendations for carer assessments within a structured assessment
framework.
Demonstrated
interpersonal skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate and concise
written case notes and reports.
The
ability to work as a member of a team within MCS, the Department of Communities,
Child Safety and Disability Services and with other key stakeholders.
Demonstrated
intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
Queensland
Provisional Green or above Driver’s License.
Ability
to obtain positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and
any other legislatively required personal history screening as required.
It is
Beneficial for candidates to have:
Skills
and knowledge around the issues and practice directions in the area of
out-of-home care working with children and families.
An
understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and
societies and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society,
together with a commitment to culturally appropriate engagement and practice.
We encourage and
welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds and recommend that you view
our website and Employee Value Proposition.
The Fixed Term
Full Time (ending 04/01/17) position offer a competitive remuneration
package of $61,512 – $64,307 (pro rata) in line with a
level 5 of our Enterprise Agreement. You will also have the
opportunity to increase your take-home pay by salary sacrificing and other
benefits available within our Enterprise Agreement.
To apply please head
to this link http://applynow.net.au/jobs/MCS176 and follow the
prompts. Applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter and include a
response to the Key
Selection Criteria which is located in the screening
questions in the link provided (to view ahead of time see Position
Description).
Applications
for this role will be viewed regularly, this position is available for
immediate start.
Please note that
you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Employment is conditional upon maintaining a clear personal history screening
checks throughout employment.
