Organisation : EACH
Location : Melbourne (Ferntree Gully)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Families, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 30 May, 2021
About the organisation
At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.
Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we’re one of the nation’s leading health and community service providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians and Family Services.
About the role
If you’re an Facilitator with a tertiary qualification in Social Work (or Equivalent) and/or early childhood education and development and/or at least 5 years’ experience in the delivery of support services to families and children, preferably in a multidisciplinary environment, enjoy variety in your day, and working closely with other service delivery professionals, you might be exactly the person we’re looking for!
As part of our Counselling, Assessment and Support team (CAST) team at Ferntree Gully, Vic, EACH is looking for an Access to Early Learning (AEL) Facilitator to increase participation in kindergarten by children experiencing vulnerability.
What you’ll be doing
You will work within a multidisciplinary team with other counselors, caseworkers and support workers and manage a caseload of 8-10 families where there is a 3 yo eligible for three year old kindergarten. Your days will consist of outreach to these families, building relationship with the parents that encourage effective in home learning and foster connection and a sustained relationship with other family supports, the kindergarten and the educators.
Who you’ll be working with
Working with other professionals within a variety of disciplines, including Maternal Child Health Nurses, Kindergarten staff, support workers and counsellors. Our team is dedicated to giving clients the best possible support.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Facilitation/ Family Worker - Access to Early Learning via Pro Bono Australia.
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