HACKHAM WEST COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.

Position Description

Position Title / A.T.S.I Senior Worker
Reports to / A.T.S.I Program Coordinator
Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award / Level 4
Employment Hours per Week / 15 Hours – Part Time

Job specification

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

About the Centre

Hackham West Community Centre is a ‘community managed’ organisation which services over 200o local residents each week. The Centre has a committed team of employees and volunteers who are involved in delivering more than 40 programs. The Centre’s Mission Statement is as follows:

Hackham West Community Centre is an inclusive community centre offering a diverse range of programs and services which provide opportunities for the local community to be empowered through personnel growth, learning and connections.

Organisational Relationship:

The A.T.S.I. Senior Worker works under the direction of the Program Coordinator and as part of a team to support and develop the Community and Neighbourhood Centres sector through Hackham West Community Centre, in association with the City of Onkaparinga. The position is responsible to the Board of Management, through the A.T.S.I Program Coordinator.

Summary of the Broad Purpose of this Position:

This position is funded by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet until December 2019. The projects develops and strengthens community relationships by engaging indigenous families located in the Southern Suburbs of Adelaide in educational and support programs, resulting in improved school participation under the direction of the Program Coordinator. The senior worker will assist and support the program coordinator in the development of new programs for local A.T.S.I families.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

  • In conjunction with the Program Coordinator:
  • Build upon the already strong partnerships with local schools and services.
  • Be actively involved in key programs within the Centre – in particular, Breakfast Club, School Holiday Activities, Families Together
  • To consult continually with the local community around issues impacting on education and community engagement.
  • Contribute in facilitatingdiscussions with caregivers on being the ‘first educators’ of their children.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that contribute to the social wellbeing and educational needs of Indigenous students.
  • Ensure effective and positive relationships, partnerships and participation between the school and families in decision-making by providing advocacy, support and leadership for parents.
  • Develop a positive working relationship with the Aboriginal Community Education officers – (ACEO’s)
  • To maintain accurate statistics and records in response to the program coordinators requirements

Special Requirements

This position is required to:

  • Work flexibly as part of a team
  • Participate in regular performance development reviews
  • Undertake other duties as required within the scope of the SCHC& DS Award

Risk Management and Work, Health and Safety requirements

All employees are responsible and accountable for:

  • Complying with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
  • Participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
  • Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage and mishaps at the workplace.
  • Reporting any risks or potential risks identified in the course of their work.

Policies, Principles, Procedures and Guidelines

The Senior Workerwill be expected to:

  • Model the community development process whilst undertaking all duties and tasks.
  • Adhere to the mission, objectives and philosophy of Hackham West Community Centre Inc.
  • Work in accordance with Hackham West Community Centre Inc. policies, procedures and Delegations of Authority.

Equal Opportunity

Hackham West Community Centre Inc. employees are required to adhere to the requirements of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (as amended) and all other associated legislation (refer Hackham West Community Centre Inc. Equal Opportunity policy).

Police Check

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record check and a Criminal History Assessment check (DCSI)

****Please address all aspects of the Essential Criteria****

PErson specification – Essential criteria

Skills

  • A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Indigenous people.
  • A demonstrated ability to engage with Indigenous people and families in a community development process.
  • A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively, including the requirement for proper negotiation and consultation with Indigenous people on matters relevant to the delivery of education services to Indigenous people.
  • A sound understanding of strengths-based community development and social justice principles.
  • Ability to work across sectors and maintain sustainable and effective partnerships with a wide range of agencies and/or services

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families using a community development framework.
  • Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work with a highly disadvantaged community.
  • Current Senior First Aid Certificate or willing to undertake the training
  • Child Safe Environment – Our community response to child abuse and neglect training is essential or willing to undertake

Knowledge

Good working knowledge of:

  • Community service agencies (especially a peak body membership agency) and/or aptitude to learning quickly
  • Principles of community development

Special Skills

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
  • Well developed interpersonal and communications skills
  • Sound analytical and planning skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to undertake other tasks when required
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholder to achieve desired outcomes
  • Effective self management under pressure and multitasking skills
  • Well developed negotiation skills

Training

  • Undertake other necessary training and development to ensure that skills and knowledge are maintained and appropriate to satisfy future operational demands and requirements

Signed: ______Employee

Date: ____/______/_____

Signed: ______Hackham West Community Centre Inc.

For the Board of Management

Date: ____/______/_____

Date position Created: 22/ 5 / 13 Date reviewed: 01/02/2018

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