11 Nov
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Goodstart
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Gladstone Central
11 Nov
Goodstart
Gladstone Central
Salary: up to $99 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Early Childhood Family Worker – Micah Projects Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW) offers professional and peer support to young pregnant and parenting women, 25 years and under, their children and families who reside in the Brisbane City Council region. Young women can access a variety of different services through our Wellspring Hub including targeted family support, group work, antenatal services, child health clinics and GP services. The program provides a two-generation approach meeting the needs of the parents and their children. We celebrate the strengths of young women who are parenting and recognize issues related to housing, health, social isolation, employment, education and income are interconnected and solutions require an integrated approach. We are looking for a agile and experienced Early Childhood Family Worker to work as part of the Brisbane Young Mothers for Young Women (BYMYW) team to provide an early childhood group‑work programme, including a supported playgroup for the Brisbane program, alongside providing individual home visiting support with a focus on supporting the developmental needs of children under 5 years. Key Responsibilities Assist in the development and delivery of supported playgroups and other groupwork that promote the health and wellbeing of children, increase parenting understanding of child development and strengthen connection to community and local services. Work collaboratively with families, other staff, organisations and community to ensure positive outcomes for children of vulnerable families. Hold a small caseload of families and provide goal‑oriented case management support. Conduct home visits in community to support the families’ goals as required. Essential Criteria A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA‑recognised qualification (please attach supporting documentation). Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with children from birth to school age.
Demonstrated experience of delivering early childhood programmes that support the learning, social and emotional development of children. Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development and the ability to support young parents to implement activities to support their children’s ongoing development. Benefits of working at Micah Projects Join a well‑recognised multidisciplinary organisation; Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650); Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family; Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme; Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us; Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms and Flare advantages. Our Commitment to Child Safety Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating secure, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected. We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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