Early Years Community Worker

Early Years Community Worker

Jabiru Community Youth and Children’s Services

Job description:

Jabiru Community Services are a local, social for purpose, not-for-profit organisation with over 35 years of history in Queensland, partnering with children, young people, and families by creating safe places and relationships that connect people, resources, ideas, and communities. Our purpose is to support children, young people, and families to thrive. 

Our communities’ program is all about community, family, and individual engagement, including family, parent and school-based individual supports, playgroups, and community development. We genuinely know the challenges of working within the educational ecosystem and will support you to provide social and emotional support for children and families, whilst working within Education Queensland systems and structures.

Safeguarding Children – Jabiru is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people are always paramount. We consider safeguarding to be the proactive approach to preventing potential harm and delivering safe and inclusive services which enable children to thrive. This is reflective of our commitment to ensure children have a sense of identity, belonging, connection, confidence, agency, and wellbeing.

All children and young people have the right to be supported, empowered, and protected in physically, socially, emotionally, and psychologically safe environments. 

Jabiru takes its responsibility to report broader forms of harm, suspected harm, grooming, exploitation, abuse and neglect seriously, in accordance with relevant compliance requirements. We remain alert to any form of abuse or neglect of children and young people and will take immediate action if concerns arise. Jabiru also works beyond typical supervision models to actively support families and foster safe connected communities. 

THE ROLE:

The position is a fixed term parttime role. Work times may include standard business hours, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm, and/or occasional weekend or after hours work for different community events.   Remuneration is at a SCHCADS Level 3 or 4 (Social and Community Services Pay Scales) depending on relevant qualifications, skillsets and experience. Access to our salary packaging program may increase your take-home pay depending on your individual circumstances.

This role is designed to support local families, children, young people and broader communities within North Brisbane, by building healthy community connections, supporting child development milestones, parenting confidence and capacity, and helping families experiencing vulnerability navigate transitions. Through this work, the role strengthens protective factors for children, young people and families.” The successful candidate will be able to confidently engage with key stakeholders and service users within the community, support facilitation of different programs/ playgroups and community events.

The position is based out of our Jabiru Community Building in Bracken Ridge, with some minor travel to other nearby locations as directed.

As part of your duties and responsibilities, you will be required to:

• Support facilitation of regular programs, playgroups or activities to achieve funding outcomes.
• Attend community events and represent the organisation and services we deliver in a positive manner.
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for families and children.
• Promote the safety & wellbeing of children & young people to whom we provide services.
• Positively engage with the local community to support families and children through safe play experiences.
• Support the organisation in maintaining valid “working with children” documentation.
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during your employment/volunteering that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations, or disclosures of alleged abuse through appropriate channels.

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education, Community Services, Youth Work or an equivalent/higher qualification including any relevant experience.
• Experience in community engagement and working with children, young people and or families who are vulnerable or at risk
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a Paid Blue Card.
• Preference to hold a First Aid and CPR certificate.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with families from varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in group facilitation that requires the ability to model positive strength-based strategies when dealing with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, particularly in a mixed group dynamic.

 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Salary Packaging! This is a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before your tax is taken out! Novated Lease Option available!
• Employee Assistance Program! Get 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program with qualified counsellors!
• Health & Well-being Support! Get access to our Well-being Centre through our rewards program! Get access to an extensive range of health & fitness programs, recipes, financial well-being advice and meditation programs.
• Paid Training! For all full time, part time and regular casuals. 
• Professional Development! Experience a range of opportunities to grow and develop your skills and branch out to try new things!

If this fantastic opportunity sounds like the role for you then please don’t hesitate to apply! Help Jabiru lead the way in providing support for children across the school environment.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your Resume and Cover Letter addressing why you think you would be the best candidate for this role.