About the role
Temporary Full Time Opportunity until 6th June 2026, this may be extended.
The position of Community Connector Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a role working within the Early Years Children & Families Unit to support families who are wishing to access support through Family Dispute Resolution. The role is responsible for connecting with community to share information and advertise the FDR program. They are required to attend Community events, engage with organisations and seek out unique ways to ensure the FDR program is advertised and known to Communities within the allocated footprint. The role is the first point of call for referrals and is responsible for conducting assessments with families which will assist in determining their eligibility for Family Dispute Resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL:
1. Demonstrated ability to engage with Community and relevant agencies to build awareness and promote First Nations Family Dispute Resolution, this includes travelling to other Communities within the service footprint.
2. Enhancing the ability and understanding of First Nations families to engage in a supported mediation process to resolve conflict.
3. Demonstrated ability to deal with complex issues, prioritise and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including interpersonal, intake/assessment and computer literacy.
5. Maintain regular effective and meaningful contact with families and services.
6. Complete accurate, relevant and timely documentation and records for each family for accountability and reporting both internally and externally.
Benefits & Culture:
Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) each 4 weeks once 120 hours worked.
Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
Discounted Fitness Passport.
Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
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.
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW. Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community. For further information oams.net.au
How to Apply
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. You will need to specify in your cover letter confirmation of your Aboriginality.
Closing Date: Sunday, 15th September 2024 11.59pm
Contact:
Janay Apps – Acting Senior Manager / Principal Officer janaya@oams.net.au
Chloe Navin – People & Workforce Lead chloen@oams.net.au
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