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Client Services Officer-Ageing Parent Carers-Ref No.03/10
Last modified: October 20, 2009 - 10:00 AM
GREAT LAKES LEISURE AND RESPITE OPTIONS-CLIENT SERVICES OFFICER-PERMANENT PART-TIME (14 HOURS PER WEEK)
Auspiced by Great Lakes Council, Leisure and Respite Options provides social support and family respite to people with a disability and their carers.
Working closely with the Team Leader, clients and carers you will be responsible for the planning and coordination of respite for families in the Great Lakes Local Government Area for children, young people and adults who have a disability. This will include engaging casual workers and volunteers to provide the direct service delivery according to the needs of the family and within the guidelines of the funding body. On occassions you will be required to work directly with clients which may involve weekends and occasional overnight respite events, for which appropriate penalty rates and allowances will be paid.
Your ability to display an understanding of people with individual needs, an appreciation of volunteering in the community, and an ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a team member will be paramount to the success of the position. Your well developed communication and time management skills, eye for detail, accuracy and ability to plan will be essential for this role.
Qualified in Community Services or a similar field at the TAFE Certificate level, your experience in planning and coordinating services for people with a disability or other designated special needs groups will be highly regarded. Experience working successfully with volunteers and an extensive knowledge of the issues facing people with a disability will be important qualities to bring to this role.
Your ability to monitor and perform within the constraints of a budget and to maintain confidential records is essential to the position.
Competent computer skills and a Class C Driver's License are basic requirements of the role.
Ideally, you will have a knowledge of the Home and Community Care Program and Services and a current First Aid Certificate.
Remuneration: This position has been assessed at Grade 8 within the Great Lakes Council Salary System and currently attracts an entry level rate of $21.66 per hour. Further progression will be based upon demonstrated competencies and performance.
"It is an offense under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for/hold this position". The following forms must be completed by applicants considered for employment:
1. Prohibited Employment Declaration
2. Consent Form to allow Working with Children Check to be completed
Job specific enquiries to Vicki Smyth, on (02) 6555 6243.
N.B. Ongoing employment in this position is subject to the continuation of Government funding. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment and a police check as part of Council's Recruitment Process.
For an info kit, visit http://www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au/ or call our Recruitment Hotline on (02) 6591 7383 and quote Ref No. 03/10.
Apply by Friday 6th November 2009, following the directions in your kit.
Contact details
HR Officer
02 6591 7222 (ph)
02 6591 7200 (fax)
council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
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