About Us
Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees, 40 partner agency employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury regions. Our purpose is to strengthen people and communities through the provision of professional social services, inspired by compassion and recognition for human dignity.
We offer a range of career opportunities in the fields of out of home care, young people, family relationships, mental health, counselling, administration and organisational services. Centrecare employees are passionate about the support they give to people in the community.
About the Role
Centrecare is seeking an energetic and talented Coordinator to join our team on a part time basis (0.9 FTE). Located at in a purpose-built building on the grounds of the East Maddington Primary School, this role requires a passion for supporting the Early Years – a strategic thinker with an excellent ability to build relationships with families and key stakeholders. You will work in collaboration with local primary schools, a local advisory committee and partner agencies to coordinate and deliver high-quality, coordinated services for children pre-birth to eight years of age and their families at and through the East Maddington Child and Parent Centre.
A Few Specifics
Reporting to Centrecare’s Program Manager, the overall purpose of the Coordinator Child & Parent Centre is to support families and children to build their skills, knowledge and confidence using a range of early childhood and family focused initiatives. Duties will include:
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the CPC, including leading a small team
- Provide and coordinate a range of government and non-government, universal and targeted programs/services at and through the CPC for children and their families
- Provide early identification, support for and referral of families to appropriate services
- Coordinate services that increase the number of children who are ‘school ready’ and making successful transitions into school.
- Plan and implement Information Sessions/Workshops tailored to the specific needs of the community such as young parents, fathers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or CaLD parents.
- Establish relevant networks and links with the community and other service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for families and children.
Essential Criteria
- Possession of a current ‘C’ (previously ‘A’) class driver’s licence and vehicle.
- Federal Police Clearance. and Working with Children Card.
- Recognised tertiary level qualifications in Social Work, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or related disciplines.
- Relevant experience in the areas of family/individual support / case management, outreach and/or homelessness.
- Well developed communication skills, written and verbal.
- Computer literacy skills and the ability to collect statistical data related to service delivery.
- Ability to work with a broad cross section of people to include business, other community based agencies, government and different socio-economic and cultural groups.
- An understanding of strength based approaches to client services.
- Ability to work within a team.
Benefits & Culture
Centrecare is a well-respected Catholic not-for-profit organisation providing a variety of counselling and professional social services inspired by compassion and respect for human dignity. Our values of Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance and Professionalism underpin our work and we provide a family friendly, respectful and kind workplace.
Benefits include:
- Extra 5 days leave per year
- Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900) to increase your take home pay
- Annual leave loading
- Ongoing training and development
- Access to corporate health cover (Bupa & Medibank Private)
- Paid parental leave after 12 months service
- Discount hotel rates with TFE Hotels
- Insurance cover to & from work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super
How to apply
Hit the Apply Button now! Attaching your resume & covering letter or call 08 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion.