Access to Early Learning Facilitator at Hume City Council

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

99526.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Early Years, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Child Protection, Family Services, Outreach Support, Record Keeping, Data Reporting, Collaboration, Parent Engagement, Learning Development, Support Needs

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Permanent Full Time $99,526 per annum plus Superannuation Join the Family Youth and Children's team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. We are currently looking for an Access to Early Learning Facilitator to work in our Inclusion & Service Planning Team. The Inclusion and Service Planning team provide a wide range of services that support access and inclusion for children and families in the early years. The team consists of Outreach Workers, Pre School Field Officers, Supported Playgroup & Best Start Facilitators. The team also manages the Kindergarten Central Registration system (CRES) and the Hume Early Years Partnership in collaboration with local providers. As part of this team, the AEL Facilitator will work with a collaborative team of professionals, committed to supporting the HUme community What you’ll be doing:. The officer is responsible for undertaking the key components of the Access to Early Learning (AEL) funding requirements. Managing a caseload of AEL participants working alongside Early Years professionals and families to support eligible 3 year old children to attend kindergarten. Working collaboratively with relevant early years services, Maternal Child Health (MCH), Child Protection and other Family Services to coordinate appropriate support for children and families in the program. Meet the administrative requirements of the program funding through accurate record keeping, reporting of data and participation in the half yearly acquittal process. Provide outreach support to families in their homes and at kindergarten to build the capacity of parents in understanding the importance of their child attending the early years’ service Build parents’ confidence and skills in navigating family services and the early years sector Support participating families to identify their strengths, goals and support needs in partnership with educators Monitor each child’s learning and development at the early years service through to their transition to a four year old kindergarten program. Contribute to individualised family support to help sustain and support children’s engagement with the early years service and identify the need for additional support for the family e.g. use of brokerage funds, in consultation with the governance group Strengthen the home learning environment for the child by providing learning experiences and resources to parents that recognise them as the child’s first educator. Promote the availability of the AEL program and support relevant partners in understanding the criteria for referral to the program. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Early Years or other relevant qualification with substantial recent, relevant experience. Demonstrated understanding and experience working with Victorian Child Protection, The Orange Door. Highly developed oral and written communication skills together with effective decision making and creative problem solving capacity. Demonstrated ability to gain cooperation and engagement with vulnerable families whilst respectfully managing the expectations of a range of diverse stakeholders. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage complex and competing priorities. Current driver’s licence. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. Qualifications Additional Information Position Description Compensation: AUD95000 - AUD107000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Access to Early Learning Facilitator is responsible for managing a caseload of participants and coordinating support for eligible children and families. They will also provide outreach support and monitor children's learning and development.