CHILD, FAMILY & YOUTH COORDINATOR

The Opportunity:

Apply your skills and expand your career with a full-time fixed term opportunity to join the team at CRAICCHS in Cherbourg.

Provide effective support and coordination to the Community Health team and ensure the delivery of improved access to safety and wellbeing services for children, families and youth.

The Benefits:

• Full-time – 38 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Salary Sacrifice Packages available.
• Portable long service leave (Q-Leave) for eligible staff.
• 5 days Gifted Leave each year in December.
• Opportunities for further study and advancement within the organisation.
• Relocation allowance for eligible applicants.
• Regional location.
• Participation in health and well-being initiatives.
• A supportive work environment.

About CRAICCHS:

Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service (CRAICCHS) is a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation.

CRAICCHS objective is to provide access to holistic and client-centred quality primary health care and social and emotional wellbeing services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the South Burnett regions.

Key Duties:

The duties will be diverse, and although not limited to, will include:

• Lead the daily operations of the Child, Family and Youth Services team.
• Complete performance management, team performance reviews, leave rosters, complaint handling and staff development.
• Develop annual work plans
• Manage programme areas within the Community Health portfolio to ensure KPI’s and outcomes are compliant with funding guidelines.
• Ensure community activities are planned, delivered, monitored and reviewed with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensure that service delivery, records management, work instructions and procedures comply with or exceed required standards and guidelines.
• Recruit, induct and lead staff in partnership with the Executive Manager, Community Health.
• Ensure all relevant registers and reporting are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Facilitate staff development and training.
• Monitor all referral portals and refer to appropriate staff for action in a timely manner.
• Support community-developed strategies to address Health Promotion topics, including prevention and early detection projects.
• Conduct regular audits of client files to ensure compliance with funding agreements.
• Attend meetings as required and work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support coordinated, high‐quality services.
• Develop a strong team and workplace culture.
• Undertake other duties as required, that are within the scope of your skills, competence and training.

Key Requirements:

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• A Diploma or extensive experience in the Primary Health Care sector or related fields.
• Awareness of Commonwealth Key Performance Indicators and knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the role, including but not limited to the Child Protection Act.
• Strong leadership skills and experience with the ability to manage a team and encourage a focus on continuous improvement.
• An understanding of the systemic issues which disadvantage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a commitment to culturally safe engagement and practice, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their families and community.
• Proven communication skills to effectively engage sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disability and diverse characteristics and life experiences.
• Competent computer skills for the use of business technology, internet, MS Office, medical software (Best Practice), electronic client records, information management systems and quality management systems.
• The willingness to learn and complete ongoing professional development and training.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or the ability to quickly acquire.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certs or the willingness to obtain.
• Current driver licence.

Applications:

Applications should be submitted directly from this website and include a current resume.

Enquiries:

Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389.

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