Infant/Early Childhood Practitioner
Part-Time 0.8EFT Ongoing Ballarat Location Salary Range SW4 up to $92,422K plus salary packaging options pro rata plus salary packaging options
Our Organisation
AT CAFS, YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is a proudly independent community service organisation, with our head office located in the Ballarat Community. We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do. For over 156 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our programs to include everyone who needs assistance across the Grampians and Central Highlands ? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people of all abilities, people of different race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds and people of all religions.
Our opportunity
Do you want to take the next leap in your career? With your knowledge, skill and advocacy for infant and children?s wellbeing and welfare this opportunity supports complex cases and level four practitioners. Your focus will be on several flexible, wrap around service delivery types that support the ongoing safety, stability and health development of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families. Encompassing programs such as the PASDS program, Day Stay sessions, Transition to School and short term Family Case Management this role provides a variety of services for our vulnerable families whilst all focussing on the vitally important area of the early childhood years.
To find out more view the position description which can be located on our website.
About you
We are looking for a motivated community services practitioner to join our team at Cafs. To be successful for the role we are looking for candidates who hold the below skills and attributes: � Tertiary Qualification in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Youth Work or related discipline (Mandatory) � You are an enthusiastic and committed individual with demonstrated strong skills and experience in early childhood and working collaboratively to achieve positives outcomes. � Experience in managing complex cases � Your highly developed cultural awareness and sensitivity, partnered with excellent communication skills, will enable you to build strong relationships, with our clients and key stakeholders. � You are not afraid of a challenge and constantly seek to grow and develop. � Alignment to Cafs values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Kindness & Innovation
What Cafs can offer you?
� Join an organisation that lives their values � Inclusive, supportive and innovative teams � Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave � Rewarding Careers with professional development and dedicated resources to support your growth � Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment
Further information
We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity contact Tania Vincent-Wade Manager Family Support 5337-3333
Interested?
To apply for this role please submit your application through the online portal by selecting the ?apply now? button on our careers webpage. https://cafs.org.au/positions-available/