Organisation : Kids First
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Engagement, Education & Training
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 26 Jul, 2021
About the organisation
With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to
community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 120 years of service.
About the role
Make a difference to kindergarten children experiencing vulnerability!
Fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in fostering pivotal connections between families and early childhood education, care services & educators.
Various locations; on the lands of Wurundjeri People and Taungurung People
About the role/opportunity:
- Support and sustain engagement of children in a kindergarten environment
- Build trusting & respectful relationships with parents to encourage effective in-home learning
- Foster important connections and collaboration between the family, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) service and its educators, and other services
- Share and develop your expertise in relational and strengthbased practice, by engaging your strong interpersonal communication skills and empowering families and their support networks to work in collaboration for better outcomes
- Apply your demonstrated skill for independent work outputs and supporting team members to achieved desired results
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Essential: Degree qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood or related field
- Have genuine understanding and expertise in:
Relational practice
Strength-based practice
Family-centred practice (partnerships with families) - Ability to apply organisational practice models, procedures, theoretical frameworks, and relevant legislation when working with clients and teams
- High level skills to engage and triage clients in an effective, safe, and timely manner
As a member of the Kids First team you will:
- Be part of a collaborative and outcomes focused culture of an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 120 years community service
- Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay
- Be part of progressive, values-based organisation
- Have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program
- Portable long services leave
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Access to Early Learning Facilitator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Engagement, #Education_and_Training
