Happy Haven

OSHC Pty Ltd

CSE LEVEL 2

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOR OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC) SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

CSE Level 2

AWARD / AGREEMENT

Children’s Services Award 2010 (or other relevant Award or Agreement)

CLASSIFICATION

Children’s Services Employee Level 2

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The employee has limited responsibility for his or her work, and works under direction to assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program for individual children or groups, while ensuring that:

  • As required, each child is given individual attention and comfort
  • An awareness is developed, and assistance is provided in the maintenance of the health and safety of the children in care
  • The philosophy, policies and procedures of the service are upheld, and implemented

QUALIFICATION

An employee who has completed 12 months at CSE level 1, a relevant AQF Certificate II, or in the opinion of the employer, possesses sufficient knowledge or experience to perform the duties at this level.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Ability to refer families to senior employees in a sensitive, supportive, and professional manner
  • Ability to interact with children in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner
  • Ability to assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate and inclusive programs for children reflecting the multi-cultural and social nature of the community
  • Ability to assist in the provision of support for additional needs of children with complex health support needs and /or disabilities
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Some experience interacting with groups of children from 5 – 12 years of age

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Current Senior First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain in first 6 months of employment at this level)
  • A criminal history clearance letter through Families SA, Department of Family and Communities (SA)
  • Completion of Responding to Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training
  • Attendance at out of hours meetings, training and Service functions may be required (Award / Agreement remuneration / conditions apply)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
All duties must be carried out with regard to:
  • Adherence to relevant policies, procedures and statutory requirements
  • Respect for and inclusion of diversity in its many forms
  • Respect for and maintenance of confidentiality

Delivery of quality care and children’s programs /
  • Assistance in the implementation of quality programs and routines
  • Assistance in the hygienic handling of food and equipment
  • Any other duties consistent with the intent of the classification as may be required

Professional Development and Teamwork /
  • Participation in training as required
  • Foundational awareness of duty of care to children
  • Participation in the development of team work skills

Administration /
  • Appropriate and timely completion of time sheets and information for correct payment of wages
  • Support compliance with the appropriate reporting procedures and requirements

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Varies according to the prevailing operational model

The employee will be directly responsible to (one of the following):

  • CSE Level 4 employee
  • The Assistant Director/Director of the Service and (DECS site) through her/ him to the Principal or delegate

EXTENT OF AUTHORITY

The employee has limited responsibility for the quality of his or her work, and works under the strong direction of a CSE level 4 employee, Assistant Director, and Director.

The Declaration is added to the final Job Description. This Declaration must be signed before the employee commences in his or her role at the service.

DECLARATION

I have read the Job Description for Children’s Services Employee Level 2 and agree to carry out the responsibilities and duties of this position diligently and to the best of my ability

Employee name:

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Witness name:

Position:

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