Part Time Fixed Term - 3 hours per week

ROLE:

The role of the Groups Facilitator is to empower participants with a disability from diverse cultural backgrounds by organising capacity building activities for participants.

DUTIES:

• Facilitate ongoing activities to promote social inclusion as well as provide support, information, linkages and referral to eligible participants.
• Create a non-judgmental and friendly atmosphere for group members to open and share their feelings, experiences and ideas.
• Attend regular training and reviews of Group activities with the Groups Coordinator.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Complete a monthly report of activities as directed by the Groups Coordinator.
• Deliver capacity building workshops within Groups based on needs, abilities and interests.
• Work closely with CBOs to organise and implement a regular activity based program.
• Maintain the Group’s budget and other documentation such as attendance lists and feedback forms as required by the program.
• Facilitate information sessions and skill-building workshops for participants.
• Promote the group and recruit new group members.
• Achieve KPIs as agreed with Groups Coordinator to ensure that targets are achieved in a timely manner.
• Other tasks and duties as directed by the Groups Coordinator or the CS Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase the participation rates of carers in formal support services and activities.
• Support carers and care recipients to address the issues of isolation and difficulty in accessing relevant support services.
• Integrate the needs of carers with local broader services and groups, and opportunities for development.
• Provide information, education and skilling of carers of people with disability and frailty, and support them in their role as carers in the community.
• Develop informal support networks for carers and care recipients and other eligible participants.
• Increase group members’ knowledge of disability, recreation/mental health and support services.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

The Facilitator’s performance will be measured against the following criteria:

• The success of group activities, as indicated by client feedback and client numbers.
• Conducting group activities within budget.
• Accurate and timely submission of group data collection.
• Maintenance of client’s records in accordance with ADEC procedures.
• Prompt and equitable resolution of issues arising within the group.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

• Be fluent (spoken, reading, writing) in a specific language as required by the program.
• Ability to plan a program of activity, and to deliver it successfully and within budget.
• Ability to accurately collect statistics, record data, and maintain records.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining community groups.
• Competent IT user in MS Office programs.
• Excellent time management skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working with carers from ethnic communities.
• Previous experience of working with people with disability.
• Knowledge of the HACC and other local services.
• Experience of budget preparation and expenditure tracking.
• Hold a valid and current licence to drive a motor vehicle, issued by the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction in which the holder will drive, and appropriate to the type of vehicle to be driven.

AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION:

All ADEC employees are employed under the terms, conditions and entitlements of the Modern Award – Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the Award); and the National Employment Standards (NES). The classification for this position is Level 2.

What you need to do now:

Please submit your application by pressing ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter.

ADEC is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly support the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace. Persons with disability and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.