Child and Family Facilitator (Inglewood) – Making Early Years Count
- Empower families with knowledge, education, child and parenting support programs
- Part-time position 2 days / 15 hours per week | NFP salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children 0-13 years and their families
BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health, early intervention, family and parenting support services regardless of where they live.
As a Child and Family Facilitator at BUSHkids Inglewood, you will play a key role in delivering our Early Intervention and Prevention services supporting children aged 0 to 13 and their families through a range of initiatives that include child development programs, parenting education, school readiness programs, home visits, and supported playgroups. You will work closely with families, providing practical guidance, resources, and support to promote healthy childhood development and overall well-being. Your overall focus will be on strengthening parenting skills and enhancing outcomes for children through our Children and Parenting Support services. This is a part-time position offering 15 hours per week across a 2 day arrangement (ideally Wednesdays and Thursdays) however we are flexible to suit your availability.
Key aspects of the position include:
Community Capacity Building
- Professional development for early educators (including family day care) in areas of social-emotional development, play, parenting, early communication and other skill areas as indicated through community engagement and needs analysis
- Workshops for parents and caregivers covering topics such as parenting, early communication, play, school readiness, social-emotional development, and other skill areas based on identified needs including fostering soft-entry involvement in the community
- Network with key community stakeholders and attend relevant network meetings to strengthen collaboration
- Participate in identified community events to engage and support local initiatives
Targeted Programs
- Individual parenting support provided at home, in the community or online
- Supported playgroups as needed
- Child development programs (individual or group) led by Child and Family Facilitators for children aged 0-13 years, such as Fun FRIENDS and PALS, delivered through home visits, community sessions or online
Direct Intervention
- Group and individual children and parenting support
- Early language intervention groups for children and parents
- Linking to and/or provision of relevant intervention services
Service Administration
- Coordinate client appointments, including scheduling and rescheduling cancellations as needed
- Prepare and plan sessions that include creating resources and developing session outlines
- Maintain accurate client records and service documentation in compliance with medico-legal standards
BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect
- Collaboration with a like-minded network of other facilitators and allied health professionals across the organisation who are passionate and ready to share knowledge and expertise
- A highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
- Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role
- Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
- Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression. This includes an annual professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year) pro-rated for part-time employees.
- An attractive remuneration ranging from $75,549 to $86,996K base based on qualifications and experience plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave (pro-rated for permanent part-time)
- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year for full time employees. This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance (pro-rated for permanent part-time)
- Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period (pro-rated for part-time)
About You
We are seeking your experience working with families and children who have learning challenges, that include mild to moderate developmental delays or neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD or ADHD. Ideally, you will have experience in health promotion and community education with a focus on child development and family support. Any prior experience in planning, implementing and evaluating group programs for young children and their families is highly regarded.
- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Teaching, Early Education & Care, Education Support, or Human Services.
- Alignment with BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
- Experience working with children and families in rural, regional and remote areas along with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- A practical can-do attitude with a passion for children, families and the community
- Adaptable and flexible in nature with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Active listener with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Current C Class Drivers’ License
- Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status
Rest assured there will be specific program content training provided in supporting your knowledge uptake across the children and parenting programs that we deliver. This is a wonderful opportunity to take on an incredibly rewarding role assisting families where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact.
Key Selection Criteria
- Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention services for families and young children including parenting
- Knowledge and skills in working with vulnerable families who may experience multiple barriers to accessing services
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work effectively in a local community in providing high quality services
- Ability to develop professional networks and work collaboratively with other service providers
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
- Ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY NOW!
Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application to [email protected]
Early applications are strongly encouraged as applications will be shortlisted and progressed as received. You can view a full Position Description (332kb) here for more details and any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
