Wesley Dalmar Children’s Services
* full-time 12-month specified contract position
* based in Coffs Harbour, NSW
* generous salary packaging including a fully maintained vehicle available.
About us
Wesley Mission 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 ranging 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 across NSW. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with children, birth parents and foster carers, as well as involvement in the recruitment, assessment and training of new carers.
Essential criteria
* degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
* previous experience in Case Management
* flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends
* current unrestricted driver’s licence
* demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard with excellent verbal and written skills
* ability to work as a part of a team and independently
* demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications
* demonstrated conflict resolution skills and experience managing difficult behaviours.
Desirable criteria
* knowledge of therapeutic care frameworks
* knowledge and experience in the Permanency Support Program
* two years’ experience working with children and families and/or in the OOHC field
* knowledge of the children’s court system and required court documentation.
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010. The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development.
Closing date
Sunday 24 November 2024.
Apply now
Please find a copy of the Position Description below.
Please submit a copy of the following to Program Manager, Michelle Janus:
* CV/resume
* a cover letter
* a document addressing all the selection criteria point by point
Email: michelle.janus@wesleymission.org.au
Or mail:P.O. Box 1332 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. 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 and criminal history record check). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.