casual clinical consultants – act, qld, nt, VIC, SA
We are looking for energetic and creative mental health clinicians to provide clinical support during AKKF’s therapeutic recreational camps. AKKF camps provide young people (aged 8-18) living in families affected by mental illness with psycho-education, peer support and respite in a fun, positive, and safe environment. AKKF camps are held at various locations in NSW, ACT, QLD, NT and SA from Friday 16:30 until debrief on Sunday at 15:30.
The Clinical Consultants role is a casual position. Successful applicants will ideally attend a minimum of three camps per year and may be asked to travel interstate. In addition to “key responsibilities and qualifications” listed below, fuller expectations of this role are outlined in the AKKF Clinical Consultant Guide (provided upon successful recruitment, or when deemed appropriate by the National Clinical Coordinator).
Key responsibilities
During Camp:
- Review camper files, identify areas of clinical concern and care plan with KK staff;
- Support staff (particularly Leaders) to monitor and manage clinical issues (including challenging behaviours) during camp and record daily progress notes;
- Provide support to campers where emotional/behavioural/social difficulties are identified and;
- Oversee the management of risk issues, including consulting with relevant KK staff, notifying appropriate persons (parents/ FaCS etc) and safety planning (for short-term and longer-term care).
Post Camp:
- Provide clinical follow-up (as required) within 5 days following camp. For example, phoning a parent, emailing a school counsellor, notifying child protection services;
- Follow KK Handover procedures (as outlined in ‘The Guide”) and report to the Clinical Coordinator and;
- Ensure all clinical consults and follow-up are appropriately documented on the KK database.
Qualifications Required:
- Post-graduate study in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing with current AHPRA/ AASW/ ACMHN registration;
- Experience working in child and adolescent community mental health, at or above: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist 2;
- Demonstrated skills in triage, assessment, treatment, and care planning of child and adolescent mental health problems and family relationship problems;
- Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary teamwork including leadership, supervision and liaison skills;
- Computer literacy and demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and;
- Willingness to attend a minimum of three camps per calendar year.
Criminal Record and Working With Children’s checks will be undertaken on successful applicants.
To Apply:
Via this link on SEEK or email [email protected] with CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Bus Supervisor – CASUAL / NSW
Kookaburra Kids are seeking enthusiastic bus supervisors to support Kookaburra Kids whilst getting transported to and from weekend camps. Camps run throughout the year in numerous locations across NSW supporting kids from 8-18yrs of age. Bus Supervisors are more than welcome to attend the whole camp but this is not compulsory. Those wishing to stay for the whole camp to continue supporting the kids are required to attend further Kookaburra Kids training.
We are looking for adults 21 years and over from all walks of life. Bus Supervisors do not have to have any experience in mental health but are required to undertake the Kookaburra Kids volunteer recruitment process including National Crim Check and Working with Children Check. The role would suit an individual who has a passion for the Kookaburra Kids cause who is reliable and organised and has the ability to relate to kids and have fun!
Tasks:
- Ensuring you are at the specified pick up location at required time (Friday afternoon)
- Marking children off the roll when at pick up location
- Providing spare copies of permission forms to parents and passing on signed copies to program coordinator
- Collecting specified medication from children/parents
- Supervising children on the bus, ensuring safety rules are followed during trip
- Supervising kids on return journey from camp (Sunday afternoon)
- Acquiring parent/guardian signature when children are picked up
- Regular and clear communication with Program Co-ordinator prior to camp, during journey to camp and on return journey
- Must have mobile phone with credit and the ability to take and send photos to the program coordinator
Personal Attributes:
- Good communicator
- Mature
- Organised
- Punctual
- Common-sense attitude
To Apply:
Via the link on Indeed or email [email protected] with CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
ADMIN SUPPORT OFFICER – CARINGBAH NSW
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to fill the role of Admin Support Officer.
The Admin Support Officer will be responsible for the administrative tasks of the programs and community engagement departments. The position is based in Caringbah. This is a full time position starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination of the administrative tasks of the AKKF programs in accordance with AKKF policy and procedures, ensuring mitigation of risk to the organisation;
- Collation of all program documentation required for each program;
- Database management;
- Low level triaging of new child referrals;
- Responding to incoming calls regarding intake procedures and questions;
- Volunteer screening, reference calls, criminal checks and Working with Children’s Checks;
- Coordination of the administrative tasks of booking volunteers for programs in accordance with AKKF policy and procedures and;
- Stocking and distribution of collateral for Community Engagement Coordinators.
Desirable Competencies and Experience:
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Highly regarded working in a NFP that deals with volunteers;
- Highly regarded if previous experience working within a recreational business;
- Team management and collaboration skills;
- Problem solving skills and;
- Excellent computer systems and database skills.
- Criminal Record and Working With Children’s checks will be undertaken on successful applicants.
To Apply:
Via the link here or email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter to address how you meet the skills and criteria.
QLD PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to fill the role of QLD Program Coordinator.
The Program Co-ordinator will be responsible for the delivery of AKKF programs. The position is based in Brisbane, however programs will be conducted off-site in QLD, and will require out-of-hours attendance and weekend activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery of the AKKF programs in accordance with AKKF policy and procedures, ensuring mitigation of risk to the organisation (camp programs run from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon);
- Manage safety and risk of AKKF Programs, including risk assessments for selected programs;
- Alongside the Community Engagement Coordinator train and build effective relationships with volunteers prior to a program;
- Ensure pre and post program that resources are stocked;
- Post program reporting;
- Briefing and debriefing with admin team prior and post program.
Desirable Competencies and Experience:
- Engaging and supporting large groups (e.g. 30-40) of kids aged 8-18 years;
- Prior experience delivering recreational programs;
- Ability to work autonomously;
- Availability to travel interstate and overnight;
- Full driver’s license.
- Criminal Record and Working With Children’s checks will be undertaken on successful applicants.
To Apply:
Via the link here or email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter to address how you meet the skills and criteria.
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