CatholicCare Sydney Hiring for Family Life Educator Job at Lewisham Full Time

About us

CatholicCare Sydney is the official social services agency of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney and is also a certified Family Friendly Organisation. We are a leading not-for-profit agency providing care and support to people in Sydney across a wide range of social services: children and families, relationships, ageing, disability, employment, mental health and youth programs.

About the Role

The Family Life Educator (FLE) is to facilitate the Growing Towards Wholeness puberty program to Years 4-6 students and/or their parents and carers. You will assist parents and carers in understanding the content of the student presentation and to support them with the conversations they will continue at home with their child. This is done either face-to-face or online, depending on the requirements and needs of each school.

Some of your responsibilities will be to:

• Maintain professional currency and familiarity with related literature and practices in relation to the facilitation of Family Life Education
• Attend and participate in individual and group supervision as scheduled
• Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures including all documentation and administrative tasks required by the program
• Operate as a solo worker in ‘outreach’ settings

We predominantly service Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Sydney, as well as some from neighbouring diocese. Particular locations include South/South West Sydney and Campbelltown, however sessions can be all over Sydney.

About You

To be considered in this role you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology/Social Work/Education and/or relevant experience and the willingness to complete CatholicCare’s internal training program (within the required timeframe) or Australian Council of Natural Family Planning (ACNFP) Educator Accreditation
• Proficiency in the use of technology associated with giving presentations, including being able to set up computers and projectors, using software such as PowerPoint, Zoom and videos
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills and ability to actively collaborate, communicate clearly and respond with respect
• Knowledge and experience in Family Life Education, or willingness to learn
• Demonstrated experience presenting and facilitating workshops including the ability to build rapport with an audience and adapt the message to suit the audience
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Driver’s Licence, Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTP) and access to a registered vehicle

What Can We Offer You?

• We value your professional growth and provide regular supervision and internal career development opportunities to support your career aspirations
• We value your wellbeing and offer free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations and other regular wellbeing activities such as weekly yoga sessions, to support you through your working day

How to Apply?

To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Applications for this position close on 16th July 2022. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence promptly.

Need more information? Contact Anneliese Alexander, Practice Manager – Pastoral on (02) 9509 1142.

At CatholicCare, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers and students to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of engagement.

CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment and will also require a Working with Children Check.

CatholicCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer of Choice for Women. People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply; people living with a disability are encouraged to apply.