Contact Supervisors | Ballina/Tweed Heads6 days ago, from Wesley Mission (Sydney)
Based across the northern region of NSW (Tweed Heads and Ballina regions)Be part of a leading NFP organisation.About us Wesley Mission is a leading faith-based organisation that has been in operation for over 200 years. It is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services. Currently employing over 2,000 staff and 4,000 volunteers, Wesley Mission serves all areas of the community from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.
Our Vision is "A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters".
About the role Wesley Mission has a long-established history in providing Out of Home Care (OOHC) across NSW. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with children, birth parents and foster carers.
We are recruiting for Family Contact Supervisors to join our team on a casual basis. As a Family Contact Supervisor, you will be responsible for monitoring family visits between children and their families. You may also be asked to provide transport or mentoring services to children and young people as requested and provide a report from your observations. The shift pattern is across 7 days and will include morning shifts, afternoons/evenings, and weekends.
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work within a team of Family Contact Supervisors to deliver high-quality family contact support across the Wesley Mission Northern NSW region. The person appointed to this position will be required to complete induction training and on-the-job training.
Minimum Requirements Higher School Certificate or equivalent (Cert III)Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekendsExcellent verbal and written skillsExperience working with children and families experiencing challengesAbility to work as part of a team and independentlyCurrent First Aid CertificateWorking towards a degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related disciplineKnowledge of therapeutic care frameworksKnowledge and experience in family preservation frameworksDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applicationsDemonstrated conflict resolution skills and experience managing difficult behavioursRemuneration Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 3 Pay Point 1-3. The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development.
Application Process Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria to:
Attention: Manager Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number, criminal history record check and vaccination status). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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