HCOS Job Vacancies
Child, Youth & Family Caseworker Position
Job Description (please click on link)
Employment Status
Permanent Part Time 22.5 hours per week
SCHCADS Level
Dependent on experience
Reporting To
Child Youth & Family Co ordinator
Focus of Role
The focus of this role is to assist in the design, development, promotion and implementation of Social, Emotional, Resilience and Positive Behavioural programs to Parent and Youth. To plan and facilitate activities afterschool and during the school holiday periods; to provide support; information; referrals and case management for the Child, youth and their families in the Hawkesbury LGA. Delivering parenting programs to parents of 0-8 and 12-18years.
Selection Criteria - Essential
Desirable Criteria
www.hcos.org.au
Applications close on Friday 12th January 2018 at 5pm.
Funded by the NSW Department of Family & Community Services.
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Job Description (please click on link)
Employment Status
Permanent Part Time 22.5 hours per week
SCHCADS Level
Dependent on experience
Reporting To
Child Youth & Family Co ordinator
Focus of Role
The focus of this role is to assist in the design, development, promotion and implementation of Social, Emotional, Resilience and Positive Behavioural programs to Parent and Youth. To plan and facilitate activities afterschool and during the school holiday periods; to provide support; information; referrals and case management for the Child, youth and their families in the Hawkesbury LGA. Delivering parenting programs to parents of 0-8 and 12-18years.
Selection Criteria - Essential
- Minimum Diploma in Youth Work, Social Work or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in delivering youth development programs
- 2 years Case Management experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, youth and adults
- Experience dealing with challenging behaviours/situations
- Ability to work independently and in a team as well as collaboratively with partner organisations/services
- Empathy and commitment to improve the quality of life for youth and their families
- Current drivers licence and own car with willingness to use for work purposes
- Current Working with Children clearance prior to commencement
- Current National Criminal Record clearance prior to commencement
Desirable Criteria
- Degree in Youth work, Social Work or relevant discipline
- Knowledge of statutory requirement relevant to the NSW Education Department
- Previous experience of working with youth within schools
- Knowledge of Youth and family issues within the Hawkesbury
- Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one prior to commencement
- Sound knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the industry
- DRUMBEAT Program Facilitator Qualification or willingness to obtain
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with youth as stated in the role focus
www.hcos.org.au
Applications close on Friday 12th January 2018 at 5pm.
Funded by the NSW Department of Family & Community Services.
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Vacancies for casual OSHC staff- please email resume to oshc@hcos.net.au
Must have experience or qualifications
Traineeship
Cert 111 in Childcare
A New Entrant Traineeship is available to any student who has begun or will begin their traineeship within 3 months of beginning full time employment or 12 months of part-time employment with their service or within 3 months of completing a pre-requisite qualification. Like any traineeship, you’ll gain on the job experience whilst completing a qualification and will receive support and feedback from both your employer and trainer throughout the duration of your studies.
New Entrant Traineeships are available as long as the student is eligible for this kind of study.
To be eligible for a New Entrant Traineeship a student must:
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
Occupational titles may include:
• Early childhood educator • * Outside school hours care assistant
• Playgroup supervisor • * Recreation assistant
• Family day care worker • Nanny
• Childhood Educator • Mobile assistant
• Childhood educator assistant
* Some jurisdictions may require CHC40113 Certificate IV in School Age Education & Care for these work roles
Must have experience or qualifications
Traineeship
Cert 111 in Childcare
A New Entrant Traineeship is available to any student who has begun or will begin their traineeship within 3 months of beginning full time employment or 12 months of part-time employment with their service or within 3 months of completing a pre-requisite qualification. Like any traineeship, you’ll gain on the job experience whilst completing a qualification and will receive support and feedback from both your employer and trainer throughout the duration of your studies.
New Entrant Traineeships are available as long as the student is eligible for this kind of study.
To be eligible for a New Entrant Traineeship a student must:
- Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Have worked for less then 3 months full time or 12 months part time with their current employer or have completed the pre-requisite qualification less then 3 months prior.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.
Occupational titles may include:
• Early childhood educator • * Outside school hours care assistant
• Playgroup supervisor • * Recreation assistant
• Family day care worker • Nanny
• Childhood Educator • Mobile assistant
• Childhood educator assistant
* Some jurisdictions may require CHC40113 Certificate IV in School Age Education & Care for these work roles
