Bilingual Case Worker (P/T)
02-07-08
About the Position: This is a part-time position (17.5 hours per week) and is designed to meet the settlement needs of eligible humanitarian entrants from various language and cultural backgrounds in Auburn LGA, with particular focus of improving access to mainstream services. It is funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship under the Settlement Services Program.
Accountable to: Executive Officer and Auburn MRC Management Committee
Reporting to: Settlement Services Co-ordinator
Essential Selection Criteria:
1. minimum one year experience in community services sector providing case work to CALD communities, either as an employee or volunteer
2. demonstrated understanding of issues facing refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants
3. understanding of, ability to engage in, and support capacity building activities
4. understanding of service planning processes and ability to identify policy issues
5. developed case management, organising, writing and verbal communication skills
6. demonstrated ability to work independently
7. ability to work within defined organisational protocols and practices and contribute to refining such protocols and practices
Desirable Selection Criteria:
• bilingual/bicultural
• previous experience working with other service providers
Salary: Remuneration is based on SACS Award grade 3
Conditions of Employment: This is a new position so the job description and worker performance will be reviewed after three months from the date of commencement.
How to Apply:
Applications must be prepared in MS Word and include: a resume, covering letter and a Claim to Position Statement which addresses the selection criteria in the job description. Queries regarding the job description should be sent to The Admin. Coordinator 9649 6955 or email jobs@amrc.org.au Posted applications need to be marked “confidential” and sent to: The Executive Officer, Auburn Migrant Resource Centre, PO Box 788, Auburn NSW 1835. Emailed applications should be sent to jobs@amrc.org.au
Advertised Date: 1st July 2008
Closing Date: Friday 11 July 2008
Accountable to: Executive Officer and Auburn MRC Management Committee
Reporting to: Settlement Services Co-ordinator
Essential Selection Criteria:
1. minimum one year experience in community services sector providing case work to CALD communities, either as an employee or volunteer
2. demonstrated understanding of issues facing refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants
3. understanding of, ability to engage in, and support capacity building activities
4. understanding of service planning processes and ability to identify policy issues
5. developed case management, organising, writing and verbal communication skills
6. demonstrated ability to work independently
7. ability to work within defined organisational protocols and practices and contribute to refining such protocols and practices
Desirable Selection Criteria:
• bilingual/bicultural
• previous experience working with other service providers
Salary: Remuneration is based on SACS Award grade 3
Conditions of Employment: This is a new position so the job description and worker performance will be reviewed after three months from the date of commencement.
How to Apply:
Applications must be prepared in MS Word and include: a resume, covering letter and a Claim to Position Statement which addresses the selection criteria in the job description. Queries regarding the job description should be sent to The Admin. Coordinator 9649 6955 or email jobs@amrc.org.au Posted applications need to be marked “confidential” and sent to: The Executive Officer, Auburn Migrant Resource Centre, PO Box 788, Auburn NSW 1835. Emailed applications should be sent to jobs@amrc.org.au
Advertised Date: 1st July 2008
Closing Date: Friday 11 July 2008