Koorana Child and Family Services provides Early Childhood Intervention Services to children and families in Sydney’s Canterbury and Bankstown LGA’S.
An enthusiastic and motivated Speech Pathologist is required to work Full Time or Part time within a multi/transdisciplinary team offering intervention and support within a variety of service delivery models, including; individual consultation, individual and group intervention, staff, family, community consultation and training, and resourcing families and centres.
The position has a specific focus on supporting children with additional needs and their families. There are further opportunities to work with typically developing children presenting with specific communication needs within Koorana’s inclusive preschools. This role may also include a team leader component.
Essential Criteria:
- A degree in Speech
Pathology
- Current membership
of Speech Pathology Australia
- Ability to use
a range of treatment models
- Demonstrated commitment
to flexible family centred practice and some experience in working with
children and families with additional needs.
- Exceptional interpersonal,
oral and written communication skills
- A current NSW unrestricted
driver’s license and use of own comprehensively insured car
Desirable:
- Experience in working
within a culturally diverse community
- Experience in
the field of Early Childhood Intervention
- Knowledge of and
experience in collaborative consultation
- Experience working
within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and experience in the use of augmentative communication systems.
The
preferred applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check.
Generous salary packaging applies to this position
Enquiries: Catherine Bell (02) 9750 4100
Please forward your resume and a statement which addresses the selection
criteria outlined above to:
The General Manager, Koorana Child and Family Service
PO Box 403
Belmore 2192
Applications
Close 8th December,2008
For further information download:
Job description.
FAMILY
WORKER
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person
to join our Supported Playgroups team. We have 10 playgroups operating
across the Bankstown and Canterbury LGAs, each in different service locations.
The playgroups program supports families with children under school age
who may be experiencing a vulnerable time in their life through isolation
or other challenges.
The position is for 4 days a week, 6 hours a day and there is some flexibility
around school holiday periods. Above award conditions with generous salary
packaging.
The successful applicant will:
- be experienced in working with families with young children
- have experience
working within a culturally diverse community
- confidently work
in a collaborative context
- be able to successfully
network, resource families and make appropriate referralsr
Welfare
and/or Early Childhood education qualifications are essential.
For more information, phone Barbara on 9758 2666 or you can view
the job description by clicking on the link below.
Written
applications should be addressed to:
Manager Family Services
Koorana Child and Family Centre
PO Box 403
BELMORE 2192 or
Email:
barbaramccann@koorana.org.au
Closing date: 5th December, 2008
For
further information, download:
Job description.
Early
Childhood Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Koorana Child and Family Services provides Early Childhood
Intervention Services to children and families in Sydney’s Canterbury
and Bankstown LGA’S.
An enthusiastic and motivated Special Educator is required to work Full
Time or Part time within a multidisciplinary team offering intervention
and support within a variety of service delivery models.
The position will work across a combination of centre based and home based
services with a particular focus on programs for young children with Autism.
Essential:
The role of the Early Childhood Special Educator is that of a skilled professional who will provide flexible educational services within a multidisciplinary team that considers the whole child within the context of their family.
- Bachelor /Diploma
of Teaching /Education
- Experience in Early
Childhood settings
- Experience working
with children with disabilities
- Demonstrated commitment
to inclusive practice
- Ability to work
as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability
to work within a Family Centred Practice philosophy
- Effective Time
Management Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal,
oral and written communication skills
- Computer literate
in windows environment
- Current First Aid
Certificate
- A current NSW unrestricted
driver’s license and use of own comprehensively insured car.
Desirable:
- Early Childhood
Special Education qualifications
- Understanding of
Service Networking and Collaborative Practice
- Experience in working
within a culturally diverse community.
- Knowledge and or
experience in the provision of Augmentative Communication Systems
- Computer literate in windows environment.
The
referred applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check.
Generous salary packaging and flexible working conditions apply to this
position
Enquiries: Catherine Bell (02) 9750 4100
Please forward your resume and a statement which addresses all selection
criteria which has been outlined above to:
The General Manager, Koorana Child and Family Service
PO Box 403
Belmore 2192
Applications
Close 8th December,2008
For further information download:
Job description.
Early Childhood Educator – Play Bus Coordinator (3 days a week)
Koorana Child and
Family Services provide Early Childhood Intervention Services to children
and families in Canterbury and Bankstown. The Canterbury Park and Play
Bus is a project of the Canterbury Child and Family Interagency (CCFI)
under the auspice of Koorana.
The Canterbury Park and Play Bus provides play activities for young children
and their families. Community Information for families is also available.
The Play Bus service will operate in 3 locations in the Canterbury area
in parks during 2009.
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator
to coordinate and run this program. The position is for 3 days per week,
6 hours per day.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Run 3 playgroups
in parks in separate locations in the Canterbury area
- Provide play opportunities
for children 0-6 years
- Provide a forum
to model positive interactions with children
- Provide accessible
and appropriate parenting information
- Work and support
families from a culturally diverse community
- Report to the manager regarding playgroup activities
Essential
- Suitable Early
Childhood Education qualifications such as Diploma/Degree
- Experience in formal
early childhood settings
- Demonstrated understanding
of child development
- Experience in working
with diverse cultures
- Effective communication
skills
- Drivers License
Desirable
- Experience in playgroup
settings
- Work Experience
with children with disabilities/Additional needs
Please phone Donna for an information package on 9750 4100
Applications should be addressed to:
Manager Family Services
Koorana Child and Family Centre
PO Box 403
BELMORE 2192
Or email: barbaramccann@koorana.org.au
Closing date: 10th December,2008
For
further information download:
Job description.
