Job description
- Level 5, Part-Time (4 days per week)
- Fixed term parental leave cover
ABOUT US
Kyabra Community Association Inc. is a community-based organisation that is committed to strengthening individual, family and community life. We provide strengths-based, integrated responses to people in our community.
Kyabra operates an integrated model and works with individuals, families and carers with sometimes complex issues. This work may include support and advocacy through the systems which significantly impact on individual and family lives, such as; child protection; income support; housing; mental health and healthcare; disability; education and legal.
THE ROLE
The Intake and Assessment team is responsible for providing a single point of entry for information, assessment and referral to Kyabra services and external services.
Alongside the Manager, the Coordinator, Intake and Assessment will support the day-to-day team operations including program coordination and support and supervision of staff. This role is responsible for the intake and assessment of the Foster & Kinship Care and NDIS portfolios which includes recruitment and initial assessment of foster and kinship carers, out of home placements and initial assessment, and on-boarding of NDIS participants. This role will be required to work closely with other Kyabra Coordinators, liaise with stakeholders and network meetings.
The position is also required to participate in the organisation’s after-hours on call roster. Additional remuneration applies. It is also a requirement to participate in a roster of working from Kyabra’s Richlands office.
A Bachelor degree in Social Work or similar is an essential requirement for this position.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5 ($47.50 – $49.65 per hour). We also offer:
- Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take home pay;
- Four weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Flexible working hours and work from home arrangements;
- Three days gifted leave between Christmas and New Year;
- A range of practice and professional development opportunities.
to apply
All applicants with an interest in working from client-centred, strength-based frameworks, who can demonstrate a commitment to the principles of social justice are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a progressive organisation that pursues best practice within a social justice framework.
- Only applications that address the selection criteria within the application process will be considered for shortlisting.
- Only those selected for short-listing will be contacted.
Kyabra is an inclusive workplace and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people to apply regardless of age, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural heritage, ability or disability, or past behaviour.
It is organisational policy that all employees are required to carry a positive notice blue card and consent to any personal or criminal history checks.
A position description is attached.