NSW program co-ordinator
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to fill the role of NSW Program Coordinator.
The Program Co-ordinator will be responsible for the delivery of AKKF programs.
The position is based in the Sutherland Shire, however programs will be conducted off-site in NSW, and will require out-of-hours attendance and weekend activities. This position is a 3 day a week position starting as September.
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 on Seek 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.
This role will predominantly involve planning, programming and the running of camps and activities.
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. This is a part time position starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation and delivery of the Kookaburra Kids programs in accordance with AKKF policy and procedures, ensuring mitigation of risk to the organisation;
- Ensure compliance with safety and risk for SA programs, including completing risk assessments for venues and providers;
- Support the SA Program Coordinators in delivery of other SA programs;
- Maintain communication with kids and parents/guardians prior to programs, follow-up of general program information and the logistics;
- Provide post-activity reporting, escalating any incidences as per camp policy and procedure;
- Ensure appropriate participant follow-up and feedback surveys are gathered to assess program effectiveness;
- Complete post program report;
- Support the development and implementation of research that will measure program effectiveness.
Desirable Competencies and Experience:
- Experience engaging and supporting large groups of kids aged 8-18 years;
- Good analytical skills and intermediate knowledge of using computer systems and databases;
- Must be available to attend Kookaburra Kids Camps and Activity Days;
- Coordinating and delivering recreational programs;
- Full drivers license.
Criminal Record and Working With Children’s checks will be undertaken on successful applicants.To Apply:
Via the link on Seek or email[email protected] with your CV and cover letter to address how you meet the skills and criteria.
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.
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!
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