Coordinator- HIPPY Program

About the Program

HIPPY (Home Inter action Program for Parents and Youngsters) and is a global program designed to support children’s early learning and school readiness while building parents’ confidence and skills in guiding their child’s development.

The role supports recruitment and retention of families, monitors participation and ensures families receive consistent support to complete program activities.

The program is well loved by participants and has shown increased child development outcomes for the children who participate.  This program really values parents as their child’s first teacher.

The program aims to:

• Provide a child with a structured education-focused early learning program at home;

• Improve children's preparedness for school and strengthen school participation;

• Build the confidence and skills of Parents and Carers to create a positive home learning environment;

• Support employment and community leadership opportunities for HIPPY coordinators, home tutors and parents

About the position

Part time- 4 days/30.4 hours per week

SCHADS- Level 5 Pay point 1

Based at East Maitland Office

Program Delivery: Port Stephens and Maitland LGA's

The role oversees the day-to day delivery of the HIPPY Program supporting Parents and Carers to build skills and confidence needed to prepare their Children for school through structured home-based learning activities.

The Coordinator works closely with participating families and HIPPY Home Tutors to ensure the program is

delivered in accordance with the HIPPY curriculum and program guidelines.

About you

To be best suited to this role you will

• Be passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal Children

• Be able to establish meaningful honest relationships with families, children, tutors and Community

• Be self motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate and lead tutors in the expected HIPPY delivery structure

• Be able to work independently as well as part of a small team managing your time effectively and supporting tutors to also learn this skills

• Be honest, have a excellent work ethic and a comprehensive understanding of confidentiality

Position requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Up-to-date National Police Check
• NSW Driver's License
• Confirmation of Aboriginality
• Formal qualification and/or experience in Early Childhood Education, Community and or Family services, Social work or similar

Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is authorised under Section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This position is classified as child-related employment and is subject to relevant employment screening.

Remuneration

Remuneration is in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. Salary sacrifice is offered in this position, offering Level 5- Paypoint 1.

To Apply

Submit your cover letter addressing the following, along with your up-to-date resume:

• Demonstrated experience working experience with Aboriginal families and/or children and young people.

• Possession of or working towards a formal qualification in the area of Early Childhood Education, Social work, community services, or a relevant field.

• Relevant experience in leading a team, including supporting, supervising and monitoring program

Your application will not be considered if there is no cover letter addressing the above criteria.

Applicants are encouraged to apply via Seek or by submitting their application directly by emailing Ebony Rockley via [email protected]. If you would like more information on this role please call [02 4969 5299](tel:02 4969 5299).

Please note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Each application will be reviewed upon submission, and this position may be closed prior to the closing date.