Family Support Services Coordinator

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• Location: Illawarra and Shoalhaven

• Full time

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Working at William Campbell Foundation is more than a job. Everyday you have the opportunity to make a positive difference for children and young people. 

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Program and Position Overview

 

William Campbell Foundation (WCF) is a not for profit Christian organisation that provides a range of services, including permanency support programs for children and young people. Additionally, WCF delivers therapeutic services to children, young people, individuals and families.

 

WCF is committed to child safe practices and permanency outcomes for children and young people in care to provide a positive, safe and healing experience that addresses trauma, attachment, self-regulation, culture and community needs.

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The role of Family Support Services Coordinator provides support and guidance to a team of casual Community Workers in implementing quality wrap around services including:

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• Supervised family time

• Supervision and education supports

• Transport

• Mentoring

• Family preservation

 

to both WCF's Permanency Support Program and external services.

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Key Requirements

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• Demonstrate effective organisational, time management and self-motivation skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to interpret information, to assess referrals and support the allocation of work to staff, ensuring it is equitable, appropriate and relevant to staff skills level. 

• Demonstrated skills in supporting and assisting in the delivery of collaborative services, with respect to the culture and context of each individual child or young person's circumstances, inclusive of family, community and other relevant stakeholders. 

• Possess high level effective and respectful communication skills with the ability to develop relationships with other WCF staff, carers, referring agencies and stakeholders. 

• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Check and Current Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence and access to two referees from previous supervisors. 

• Desirable: Qualifications in a relevant field (for example: Community Services, Youth Worker) and/or experience working with children, young people and families. 

 

William Campbell Foundation is proud to be a dynamic and supportive agency, offering:

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• Generous remuneration with salary sacrifice options, reducing taxable income

• Collaborative and committed Management and Staff

• Free confidential counselling services through an Employee Assistance Program

• Resources and Supports to help you achieve great outcomes for the people we work with.

• An opportunity to be the difference for children, young people, families and individuals

• Regular and ongoing training and upskilling to assist you in personal development

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How to Apply

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If this sounds like the position for you, we require;

• A Cover Letter

• Up to date Resume, including details of current position (if applicable)

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Applications close 4th December 2023

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Applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted by our HR Team to advise of the next steps.

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At William Campbell Foundation, we take pride in our respectful and diverse workplace culture, which supports and creates opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the benefit of children, young people, individuals and families and our workforce. We value the unique skills, experience and knowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people contribute to the workplace, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles within our organisation.

 

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the criteria will receive equal consideration for employment, without regard to race, age, gender, marital status, sexuality, religion, disability, age, or political opinions.

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