Quantin Binnah Community Centre Inc.

Who we are

Quantin Binnah Community Centre Inc. is a “not-for-profit service hub” that offers a variety of services and programs to residents of the Werribee and surrounding community. These include Playgroup, 3Yr Kindergarten, 4 Yr. Kindergarten, Long Day Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Vacation Care, Adult Community and Further Education, a variety of Community Development programs, Maternal and Child Health services and Cafe QB.

Position Purpose

The Child and Family Consultant is funded through the School Readiness Program and is responsible for the delivery of evidence- based assessment, counselling and case- management support including group-based intervention to 3Yr & 4 Yr. Kindergarten Families to develop a holistic approach to facilitate and enhance the 3Yr & 4 Yr. Kindergarten children’s school readiness.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Child and Family Work

• Provide evidence- based assessment, counselling and case- management support to all QB 3Yr & 4 Yr. Kindergarten Families to develop a holistic approach to facilitate and enhance the 3 Yr. & 4 Yr. Kindergarten children’s school readiness 
• Measure outcomes of intervention of school readiness program by conducting a pre-test (term 1) and post-test (term 2) analysis as part of the program evaluation
• Plan, develop and monitor the implementation of evidence informed interventions.
• Partner and collaborate with a variety of organisations to develop internal and external referral points.
• Facilitation of evidence based/informed and therapeutic/psycho – social groups for parents and children to support school readiness 
• Participate, assist and support the immediate and broader team to implement evidence-informed practice and ensure exceptional customer service and outcomes-based therapeutic support to clients.
• Hold Case Conferences each term with each teacher to ensure holistic team support for the Kindergarten Children
• Work collaboratively with the Kindergarten Teachers to everyone works in the best interest of the families and children to support school readiness 

Capacity Building 

• Work with Teachers to build capacity to identify risk and protective factors and share knowledge regarding intervention strategies to support children’s school readiness. 

Key Selection Criteria

Essential              

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work.
• Minimum of two years relevant experience in Social Work or Family Counselling. 
• Sound Knowledge of the VEYLDF and the NQF 
• Sound Knowledge of Early Childhood 
• Demonstrated success and experience in providing evidence- based assessment, counselling and case- management support to families with pre – school children.
• Experience in planning and facilitating evidence based/informed therapeutic individual and group programs for children and families 
• Ability to adjust to meet the changing situations of the client group while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
• Hold Values in line with QB. 
• Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for working with vulnerable children and their families.
• High level skills in training and facilitation, negotiation, problem solving, relationship/conflict management and advocacy skills.
• Ability to prioritise individual tasks, develop specific time lines and work autonomously without direct supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Sound stakeholder management and the ability to build and maintain strong, credible relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Confident communication skills, in written and verbal English, highly impactful influencing, negotiation, persuasion and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with close attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and work outside of standard working hours if required.

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualifications in Family Therapy, Child Development and Trauma.
• Skills in using technology such as MS Office Suite and social media to promote services and support service delivery initiatives.
• A flexible and personable approach with high levels of initiative.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education and attendance at training sessions which may be outside normal working hours.
• Victorian Full Drivers licence.
• Own Motor Vehicle 

Other

• Satisfactory completion of National Police Check is mandatory for all new appointments.
• Current Working with Children check.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Commitment to QBCC policies and procedures including all aspect of the QB Child Safe Standards Package

For a copy of the Position Description please see our website at: https://www.qbcc.org.au/careers

To Apply: Please supply Your Resume and A Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and email [email protected] 

Closing Date: Friday 16th December 2022. You will be notified as soon as possible if you are required to attend an interview, which will be held early in 2023. Please submit your application as soon as possible.