Phoenix Rising For Children (PRFC) is an Office Of The Children's Guardian accredited organisation providing quality support services to children, young people and their families.
Contact Supervisors are responsible for the supervision and transportation of children and young people attending contact visits with their birth family/significant others.
PRFC requires a number of Contact Supervisors across the metropolitan area of Sydney, and in particular Western Sydney, South East, and the North Shore. We cover areas as far south as Miranda and Cronulla, as far east as Bondi and Vaucluse, as far north as Manly and Hornsby, as well as western suburbs such as Bankstown, Parramatta, Blacktown, Campbeltown and Penrith.
We have a particular current need for Supervisors available for weekend work as this is when children are not at school, and parents are not at work. This role is ideal for you if you are looking for PT casual role because you are either still studying, are in a caring role, or are juggling another PT role during the week.
About the Role
PRFC office personnel arrange the contact visit. The tasks for Contact Supervisors include:
- Providing support and supervision to the child /young person and family throughout the visit
- Monitoring the child/young person's safety, well-being and welfare
- Managing tension and conflict
- Identifying ways to enhance interactions between the child/person and family
- Monitoring and recording interactions between parent / significant others and child / young person
- Making recommendations relating to aspects of the contact to achieve better outcomes
- Providing an exceptional report on the contact session
PRFC provides professional supervision and training, flexible working conditions, and career opportunities.
As a contact supervisor you will be working with vulnerable children and young people in out-of-home care and communities, and children and young people in families involved in the family law area.
The person for this role has a strong commitment to children, families and community, possesses a high level of resilience, and seeks to be part of a team of skilled and dedicated professionals.
PRFC considers that being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Criteria
Tertiary qualifications relevant to working with children / young people and families, e.g., social work, psychology, welfare, youth work
- Minimum diploma qualification
- Experience working with children and young people
- An understanding of out-of-home (foster) care services, mandatory reporting requirements and the laws governing NSW Child Protection Services or preparedness to learn
- Excellent interpersonal skills including a capacity for empathy, compassion and understanding
- Current drivers licence and own comprehensively insured / reliable motor vehicle
- Own mobile phone, computer and access to the internet
- Excellent observational and writing skills
- First aid certificate or preparedness to undertake such training
Remuneration
$30-$50 per hour + superannuation, mileage + other
To apply, please send an application letter addressing the above Essential Criteria, together with your Resume.
For further information about the position, please contact Patty Kikos on 0415 556 280 or email her at [email protected].
Due to applicant numbers, we will contact only applicants eligible for interview.
The successful applicants will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Phoenix Rising For Children.
All applicants will be required to have or obtain a Working with Children Check from the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian prior to any employment opportunity. Please refer to the below website for further information:
https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check
Lisa Kinneally Director Administration Phoenix Rising For Children T: 02 9873 3992
Work Remotely? No
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $30.00 – $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Are you a good writer? Because this is a big part of this role. Our reports are seen by magistrates, lawyers, parents, social workers and case managers. They determine how much time a parent can spend with their child.
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
