Pregnancy Conference Coordinator

Department of Communities and Justice

Department of Communities and Justice

Pregnancy Family Conferencing Coordinator

CENTRAL COAST

Location - Central Coast

Employment type -Ongoing part Time - 17.5hrs/week

Salary - Clerk Grade 7/8 - $106,025 - $117,363pa + superannuation & annual leave loading -Full Time Salary

Your role

The Pregnancy Family Conferencing Coordinator (PFC Coordinator) is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the program across the Central Coast and undertaking case coordination activities.

You will work closely with both internal and external PFC partners, DCJ prenatal caseworkers and local NSW Health PFC coordinators to provide support in matching the best facilitators based on family needs. This involves assigning & coordinating families who participate in the program whilst also developing strong interagency relationships and supporting the ongoing development of the program.

The role is part time - 17.5 hours/week.

What you'll do

As part a of your role as PFC Coordinator you will;

• Build and sustain a partnership and agreed work processes with the NSW Health PFC Coordinator.
• Receive, assess and allocate referrals to the program in collaboration with DCJ Prenatal Caseworkers, other Community Service Centre (CSC) staff (for example, Casework Managers, Specialists and Manager Client Services) and/or other appropriate District forums.
• Work with PFC Facilitators, the NSW Health PFC Coordinator, CSC and Health staff, representatives of community, and other government and non-government agencies to organise meetings in which families feel safe and supported to participate.
• Build partnerships with and between local/District services and relevant Health services to facilitate referrals and involvement in PFC meetings.
• Identify and manage any pathway or systems issues that require improvement, to contribute to the success of the PFC program.
• Collect and maintain required data on the PFC program and, where appropriate, contribute to its evaluation and improvement.
• Prepare written project reports, proposals, submissions, briefs and other documents as relevant.
• Represent DCJ and the PFC program at internal meetings, interagency networks, committees, working groups and other forums, and raise awareness about the program.
• Participate in relevant professional development, regular supervision and performance appraisals.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated understanding and experience of child protection systems
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Proven ability to lead, initiate innovative problem solving, and work collaboratively with other internal staff and professionals across agencies
• Demonstrated high level written & verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with Aboriginal families, communities and stakeholders, and report writing skills

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, social science or related field, or extensive experience working with families with complex needs.
• Valid NSW drivers license (P1 and above) and a willingness to travel across Hunter and New England.

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What we offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

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Applications close 15th March 24 @ 11.59PM

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anuska Mensch on 0436 678 000 or via Anuska.mensch@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Ghislaine Abel on 97653313 or ghislaine.abel@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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Inclusion and Diversity lie at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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Other Information

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