For more information about this role, or to apply please contact [email protected] 

or please call (03) 50264 501  

The Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-0p is committed in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children

Please note, COVID-19 Vaccination is an employment requirement at MVAC

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for supervising the care of children at all times and providing a caring and secure
  
• Interact with children in a manner that will enhance each child's self esteem and self concept, including participating in the integration of children wih special needs
  
• Assist in the development and implementation of fortnightly plans of activities which provide educative experiences and routines
  
• Undertake observation of the effect of the program and make recommendations to the Coordinator
  
• Discuss appropriate planning of activities as a result of observations of child behaviour in accordance with appropriate guidelines
  
• Assist with supervision of trainee/s in implementing programs, maintaining high levels of work standards
  
• Follow correct procedures in the event of any accident/illness of a child in care and document all aspects of of the incident
  
• Participate in routine housekeeping, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and tidiness are maintained including keeping the centre area safe and neat
  

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma of Early Childhood/ Cert III of Early Childhood
  
• A current First Aid Certificate
  
• Victorian Working with Children Check
  

Education, Qualifications and Experience

 

• Experience in working with Aboriginal individuals and/or families experiencing crisis due to family / domestic violence issues 
  
• Demonstrated capacity to work with people in crisis that may have numerous complexes needs such as drug and alcohol issues 
  
• Demonstrated capacity and sensitivity to culture/age/gender/religious differences for people in crisis 
  
• Experience in working in a case management framework 
  
• Adequate administration and computer skills including the ability to undertake general office duties such as case noting, maintaining legislated files, filing, faxing and email correspondence 
  
• Good communication skills both written and oral 
  
• Ability to prioritise work by effective planning, time management and implementation of work plans 
  
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills relating to both problem solving and implementing strategies to achieve quality outcomes  
  
• Knowledge of support services across the Northern Loddon Mallee Region 
  
• Knowledge of and participation in existing support networks 
  
• A current First Aid Certificate Level 2 
  
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence 
  
• Certificate 3 in Community Services
  

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