! !HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSITION !Equal employment opportunity and selection on merit are policy of The Family Centre. This means that the person whose skills, knowledge and experience best match the job requirements will be selected for all positions. !Before you apply, it is important that you obtain the relevant job information package. The job information package expands on the information contained in the job advertisement and will help you complete your application.

!WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN MY APPLICATION? !To be considered for any advertised position with The Family Centre you must:

• address each of the selection criteria listed under a separate heading and provide details of your experience and abilities in relation to the selection criteria

• Provide a Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your qualifications, relevant work experience and referees.

!HOW DO I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION? !

• You can submit your application by: • email: submit your application as instructed in the job information

package • post to: The Family Centre PO Box 6301 Tweed Heads South

NSW 2486

!WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I’VE SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION? !You will receive confirmation when we have received your application by email. !Your application will be assessed for suitability against the key selection criteria and the most suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview. !

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT AN INTERVIEW? !You will be interviewed by a panel of people and will be given questions related to the selection criteria and the duties of the position. !All information provided by you and your referees is treated as confidential. You may also be asked to provide: !

• examples of your past work • certified copies of any qualifications required for the position. • Your interview is also an opportunity for you to indicate the salary level

you are seeking and to advise us of when you would be able to commence work if offered a position.

• If you are considered suitable, your referees will be contacted after the interview.

• The successful applicant for any Family Centre position will need to complete and submit the following prior to employment:

• Prohibited Employment Declaration indicating your prohibited person status, and a Working with Children Check form

• A current National Criminal Record Check • Certified copies of any qualifications required for the position • Other documents including: • Drivers Licence • Certificate of Currency – motor vehicle insurance • Current motor vehicle registration certificate • Birth certificate (or extract) • If not an Australian citizen provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia !

We are an EEO employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION – CHILD & FAMILY WORKER (PLAYGROUP)

Position title: Family Worker (Playgroup) Award: SCHCADS Award Award classification: Level 4 Hours of duty: 20 hours per week x 40 weeks (NSW school terms) Reports to: Manager Child Youth & Family Services (CYFS) Funding source: Families NSW

Position Background: This position works in the Supported Playgroups service model under Families NSW funding.

The Family Centre: Our people are informed by The Family Centre (TFC) values and operate within the framework of our policies, practice principles and strategic plan to achieve:

• our vision: a fair, safe and vibrant community where children, young people &families have access to all opportunities

• our mission: happy children & young people - caring relationships - strongcommunity

Funded Program Outcomes: At a population level, Families NSW aims to achieve the following results to give children a good start in life:

• Children have skills for life and learning at school entry• Babies are born healthy• Children are physically well and healthy• Children have social and emotional skills appropriate for their age• Children have literacy and numeracy skills appropriate for their age• Mothers have healthy pregnancies• Parents are confident, connected to their community, culture and its services and

equipped to support their children’s development

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Key Responsibilities: 1. Playgroup facilitation

1.1. Co-facilitate the weekly delivery of playgroups 1.2. Maintain relationships with venue management and monitoring WHS issues 1.3. Interact and engage with playgroup participants 1.4. Manage dynamics of playgroup participants and model healthy relationships and

communication 1.5. Engage in planning processes to develop weekly sessions and prepare resources

including guest speakers 1.6. Implement agreed term plan 1.7. Promote playgroups to local services to attract target group referrals 1.8. Monitor playgroup equipment with colleagues to ensure maintenance and

replacement occurs in a timely manner 1.9. Collaborate with TFC staff, volunteers and other services providers to enhance

playgroup activities

2. Service delivery

2.1. Respond to identified client strengths and needs by providing information, referral and support

2.2. Provide relevant information about positive parenting to family members and make appropriate referrals in consultation with them

2.3. Provide information to parents/carers regarding their child’s development, health, safety and hygiene including organising guest speakers

2.4. Provide parents with opportunities to meet other parents and exchange ideas about raising children and to develop support networks

2.5. Provide a range of age appropriate play and learning activities to stimulate children’s intellectual growth and support the development of early literacy and numeracy skills

2.6. Model play-based interactions, communication skills and behaviour management techniques

2.7. Provide a link between families and other health and community services 2.8. Assist parents to use early literacy support strategies with their children 2.9. Discuss exit strategies with families to transition from supported playgroups to

community playgroups or other early childhood services 2.10. Provide families with information and opportunities for engagement with the

broader community 2.11. Cooperate and collaborate with Family Centre staff and other service providers to

ensure coordinated service delivery

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2.12. Be willing to co-facilitate parenting programs as required 3. Professional development

3.1. Attend staff training and professional development as approved by the Manager CYFS and Executive Director

3.2. Model and foster professional work practices, in relation to the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and clients

3.3. Attend and actively participate in regular supervision and annual review sessions 3.4. Adhere to the relevant standards, policies and procedures of TFC

4. Administration

4.1. Maintain service records including client records and reports 4.2. Participate in professional development programs and staff meetings 4.3. Actively participate in regular service and program planning, development, review

and evaluation processes to contribute to continuous improvement 4.4. Maintain and submit administrative (e.g. time sheets and travel reimbursement

claims) documentation in an accurate and timely manner 4.5. Perform relevant duties as required by the Manager Family Services and the

Executive Director 4.6. Participate in organisational projects as negotiated with Manager CYFS and the

Executive Director Selection Criteria Essential 1. Tertiary qualification in early childhood education, social work, social sciences, or

related discipline 2. Demonstrated ability with program delivery 3. Demonstrated ability to assess the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged families

within a strengths-based framework 4. A clear understanding of child development and issues confronting vulnerable and

disadvantaged families (including domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse, mental health) and their impact on families

5. Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, volunteers and service network partners

6. Demonstrated ability in delivering and evaluating parenting skills programs 7. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team 8. Current driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle 9. A willingness to undertake a criminal record check and a Working with Children check

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Desirable 1. Working knowledge of Tweed Shire human services network2. Trained and licensed to deliver the following parenting programs: Parents as Teachers,

123 Magic, Triple P, P5 Parenting Education

Applications close 4.30pm Monday February 15, 2016

Email applications to: info@thefamilycentre.org.au orPost to: The Family Centre PO Box 6301 Tweed Heads South NSW 2486