Family Counsellor (Supporting Children’s Services)
Social Worker, Psychologist or other allied Health Professional
Full Time
Koorana Child and Family Services Inc. is a community owned organisation committed to the provision of high quality family support, early childhood education and intervention services to children and families in Sydney’s Inner West, and the Canterbury and Bankstown LGA’S. We are seeking an experienced Family Counsellor to join our Family Services stream
The position will join the Family Support team who provide a range of flexible and creative family services within a multi-disciplinary framework to families in our early childhood, early intervention, case management and diagnosis support services.
The Family Counsellor assists families living in the Canterbury and Bankstown LGA’s acessing Koorana’s inclusive Children’s Services progams. Assistance is provided through both individual and group programming, to resource families enrolled in centre and home-based children’s services programs. This may include referral and advocacy to access appropriate services, supporting transition to school, provision of parent/family support and education groups, as well as access to information and resources.
Essential
- Tertiary qualification(s) in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields and registration with relevant professional body
- Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable families and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Experience working with families utilising a family centred/strengths based perspective
- Demonstrated experience working within a multi disciplinary team
- Knowledge and/or experience facilitating community based group programs
- Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of families of children with disabilities
- Working knowledge of relevant government legislation
- Willingness to complete relevant workplace checks
- Current Driver’s License
- Access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
Desirable
- Working Knowledge of the Canterbury and Bankstown LGA’S and related services
- The ability to speak a community language
Generous salary packaging which includes above award remuneration, including superannuation and fringe benefit packaging applies to this position.
The preferred applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check.
Applications close Monday 25th July 2011
Please forward your resume and a statement which addresses all selection criteria to:
nhaney@koorana.org.au or
Nicholas Haney
General Manager, Business Services
Koorana Child and Family Service
P.O. Box 403, Belmore, 2192
For further information, phone Jay Richardson on 02 9750 4100
or download job description here
Finance Administrator/Manager
Koorana Child and Family Services is a growing, community owned, not for profit organisation that delivers a range of Early Childhood Education, Intervention and Family Support programs. Koorana is a supportive workplace and is committed to supporting career pathways.
We are seeking a highly motivated person to manage all aspects of our accounting and payroll procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Payroll for 50 staff
- Financial accounting
- Liaison with non financial staff in preparation of annual budgets
- BAS and Superannuation reports
- Preparation for and liaison with external auditor
- Acquittals and reporting to Government funding bodies
- Preparation of reports for CEO and Board of Director
The successful applicant will need:
- Tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting
- At least 3 years relevant experience
- Proficiency in all aspects of MYOB accounting
- Excellent computer skills
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Flexibility
- a desire to seek continuous system and process improvement
Experience in Micropay Meridian would also be an advantage although not essential as training will be provided.
We offer attractive salary packaging and flexible working conditions.
All applications with covering letter should be forwarded to:
Vicki Battisti
Chief Executive Officer
Koorana Child and Family Services
PO Box 403
Belmore 2192 or
Email: vickibattisti@koorana.org.au
Closing Date:
For further information, phone Vicki Battisti on 9704 7602
or download job description here |
