Family and Community Services Coordinator CLAN WA is a community based, not-for-profit organisation that focusses on strengthening families by working alongside them to develop their strengths and resilience. We offer support and encouragement in parenting, relationships, connecting to local community resources and reducing or managing the impact of mental illness on the family. We have an opportunity for a Family and Community Services Coordinator in the Perth Metropolitan area. The main focus in this position is to assist the families in the Swan area who have a child who has a mental illness or who is at risk of developing one. The position is a full time position. Flexible work arrangements will be considered depending on the program and the successful applicant’s needs. The position is fixed term up to 30 June 2016 and may be extended subject to available funding. If you have qualifications or equivalent experience in any of the following areas - parenting, early years development, youth work, mental health or family services and have the passion to help children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Please send a CV and one page cover letter to [email protected] Job description is available at www.clanwa.com.au/about To discuss this position or seek further information please contact Rosemarie Dravnieks on (08) 9477 0400. Closing date and time: 2.00pm Monday 12 October 2015 Short listing for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have identified a suitable candidate. Interview dates: 14-16 October

Strengthening families and communities

Position Description Position Title Reports to Level 6

Coordinator - Family and Community Services Manager – Family & Community Services Type of Position  Full time  Part time  Fixed term contract  Casual

Key focus area Areas that play to your strengths ( key responsibilities we will trust you with) 

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Child and Family focus o Assessment and provision of individualised support to child o Strengthen families to develop effective parenting, relationship and communication strategies Maintaining and developing network of contacts in relation to promote Talk it Out

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Education and training o Assist in the delivery and development of CLAN WA training and community workshops as required o Maintain appropriate licensing/accreditation to enable delivery of accredited education programs

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Support and Supervision of staff o Support and supervision of volunteers working with families as required o Support and supervision of other staff, contractors, and/or facilitators as required

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Volunteer Program o Assist the Coordinator Volunteer Focus in the running of the CLAN WA volunteer program

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Administration o Maintain clear record of work performed o Provide professional verbal and/or written reports when required

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Team focus o Assist in ensuring all staff are using correct CLAN WA processes o Provide team support as required

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Other duties as directed

Hours: 37.5 hours/ week

Child and Family Focus Focus of work* - an indication of the work priorities in this role

60%

20%

Position Description Your experience &/or knowledge will include a number of the following: ( proven performance in)                  

Strengths approach Family and child assessments Child development Assessment and review of training needs Development , review and delivery of training programs Knowledge of training resources Facilitation and group skills Management of volunteers Awareness of different motivations of volunteers and how their skills can be harnessed for mutual benefit of families, the volunteers themselves and the work of CLAN WA Organisational skills Performance review and management Community development Development of a network of contacts Promotion and marketing of a service Understanding of how to communicate clearly to a range of organisations including community groups and local government agencies Measuring outcomes Writing funding applications Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a wide range of community members, groups and agencies

Education Requirements   

Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Early Childhood Education , Human Services, Community Services, Mental Health or equivalent Training qualifications and experience Competent computer literacy

Reviewed by: RD

Title: Manager

Date: 2/10/15

Approved by: MM

Title: CEO

Date: 2/10/15

Statement of duties Key Focus Area

Child & Family Focus

Key duties  Child & Family focus o Assessment the child/children’s support needs o Provision of individualised support for the child o Work in conjunction with child’s parents to ensure child’s needs are met o Strengthen families via community based assessment and follow up o Awareness of the differing needs of the parents, carers and children within a family o Referral for family members to other community agencies as required o Assist families to develop effective parenting, relationship and communication strategies Other duties 

Maintaining and developing network of contacts in relation to promote Talk it Out including: o Schools o Community organisations o Government Agencies including Child Health Centres, Child Parent Centres

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Education and training o Facilitate and/or assist in education and training and community workshops as required. This may include  Course development, review and evaluation and/or delivery  Community workshops  CLAN WA volunteer training  CLAN WA Internal staff training  Professional training o Maintain appropriate licensing/accreditation to be able fulfil training duties for accredited/licensed courses

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Volunteer Program o Link volunteers with families as required o Work with Volunteer Focus Coordinator in screening and training volunteers as required o Work with Volunteer Focus Coordinator to provide support for volunteers as required

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Support and Supervision of staff o Support and supervision of volunteers working with families o Support and supervision of other staff/contractors/facilitators as required

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Administration o Maintain clear record of work performed o Provide professional verbal and/or written reports when required

Statement of duties 

Team issues o Ensure staff are using correct CLAN WA processes o Ensure smooth intake and allocation of referrals for services o Ensure CLAN WA quality standards are met in response to enquiries for services o Provide team support as required

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Other duties o As directed

Reviewed by: RD Approved by: MM

Title: Manager Title: CEO

Date: 02/10/15 Date: 02/10/15