Bi-Cultural Worker
Location
Geelong
FTE
- 30 hours per fortnight, continuing position
About the role
At CatholicCare Victoria we’re committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full.
The Bi-Cultural Worker will provide support to and work across both the Settle Well and Job Readiness programs.
Settle Well is a holistic, school-based program for young refugees and asylum seekers aged between 15 and 20 years old, at risk of disengagement from school and community life.
Job Readiness assists refugees and asylum seekers to prepare for and seek employment in Australia. This program will secure employment pathways through job readiness initiatives, employment placements and training.
The Bi-Cultural Worker will work across both the Settle Well and Job Readiness programs to provide support to individuals and communities with whom they share similar cultural experiences and understanding. The Bi-Cultural Worker will demonstrate that they have the ability to deliver group work and one on one sessions with clients from refugee and humanitarian background communities. Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English are essential. Fluency in other languages particularly Persian, Dari and Swahili would be considered an advantage.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
- Engaging with refugees and asylum seekers to support their education and to secure employment and training opportunities.
- Providing services that are sensitive to issues pertaining to diversity of gender, race, religion and culture.
- Developing resources as required to achieve the outcomes of the program.
- Developing and delivering innovative employment information workshops on Australian culture, workplace safety and job preparation.
- Maintaining accurate and timely data entry within Client Management System (Penelope), including case notes.
To be considered for this position, applicants require:
- Diploma in Community Services or other Welfare or related field is desirable, but not necessary.
- Previous experience working in the field of refugee and settlement, running groups, writing assessment reports and working as part of a team, working with volunteers.
- Demonstrated experience working with or in partnership with employment agencies, job readiness programs, training organisations or similar experience.
Contact
People Team
How to apply
Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.
Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, please do not delay and submit your application now. Please ensure your application includes a cover letter and resume.
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