Bicultural Support. Become a Bicultural Support Worker or Bicultural Consultant

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1 Bicultural Support Become a Bicultural Support Worker or Bicultural Consultant Ethnic Child Care Family & Community Services Co-operative (ECCFCSC) recruits workers to be part of Bicultural Support (formerly known as the Casual Ethnic Workers Pool), on an ongoing basis. We are interested in hearing from you if you: Have a good command of the English language; Speak a language other than English; Have an Indigenous, CALD or refugee background; Have experience or qualifications in childcare; Enjoy working with children from diverse cultures. To join Bicultural Support please complete attached: Ethnic Child Care Family & Community Services Co-operative Building 3, 142 Addison Road Marrickville NSW 2204 Bicultural Support in NSW is delivered by Ethnic Child Care, Family and Community Services Co-operative on behalf of Children s Services Central, the NSW Professional Support Co-ordinator. The Inclusion and Professional Support Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Application Form Working With Children Check Form For further information on how to become a Bicultural Support Worker or Bicultural Consultant please phone (02) ETHNIC CHILD CARE, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE LTD NSW Professional Support Co-ordinator

2 Bicultural Support APPLICATION FORM ETHNIC CHILD CARE, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE LTD Ethnic Child Care Family & Community Services Co-operative Building 3, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 Tel: (02) Fax: (02) ABN: Personal Details Mr Mrs Ms Miss Date: First Name: Surname: Preferred Name: Date of Birth: / / Gender: (optional) Female Male Home Address: Suburb: State: Postcode: Postal Address: As above Suburb: State: Postcode: Phone: Mobile: How many languages do you speak, read or write? Language Fluent Read or Write 1. No Yes No Yes 2. No Yes No Yes 3. No Yes No Yes 4. No Yes No Yes Country of Origin: Nationality: Qualifications in Early Childhood/Childcare (including overseas training or qualifications) please tick: Certificate III in Children s Services Certificate IV in Children s Services Diploma in Children s Services Child Protection Certificate Current First Aid Certificate in Children s Services Occupational Health and Safety Certificate in Children s Services Other Experience in Early Childhood/Childcare (including overseas experience) Experience in working in different child care services type: Long Day Care/Preschool Family Day Care Occasional Care Mobile Child Care Out of School Hours Care In-Home Care Services Multifunctional/Aboriginal Services Experience working with children: From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) With disability: From Indigenous background: From refugee background: Availability to work for the Bicultural Support: Days: Hours: Transport: Own Transport Public Transport I would like to apply for a position of: Bicultural Support Worker Bicultural Consultant Briefly explain why you want to join the Bicultural Support Declaration I understand, if I am employed by the Bicultural Support, I will make a firm commitment to stay with the program, successfully complete Orientation and Induction Training when it is offered, as well as attend a minimum of two (2) in-service training sessions and two (2) Worker Meetings throughout the year. Name: Signature: Working with Children Check Number: Date: Please turn over... 1/2

3 ! NSW Professional Support Co-ordinator POSITION DESCRIPTION BICULTURAL SUPPORT CONSULTANT ROLE A Bicultural Support Consultant engaged by Bicultural Support can offer time- limited, off- site, specialist cultural, language & inclusion support for supporting the service to enrol and settle a child or children. This support can be provided when a child/ren from CALD, Indigenous or Refugee background is enrolled (or enrolling), into a service. Support is provided in collaboration with the service, ISA or IPSU. ACCOUNTABILITY To education and care services stakeholders as per IPSP Guidelines. To the Bicultural Support Coordinator, Program Manager, Executive Director and Board of Directors of Ethnic Child Care, Family & Community Services Co- operative Ltd (ECCFCSC). SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Certificate III in Children s Services or relevant children s services qualifications. Experience with working in education and care services. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Knowledge and a good understanding of the principles of Access, Equity and Multiculturalism. Knowledge and a good understanding of issues effecting people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Refugee and Indigenous Communities. Good understanding of access issues to child care services by CALD, Refugee and Indigenous Communities. Ability to work as a part of a team. Sound communication skills. APPLICATION PROCESS Written application. Interview Bicultural Support in NSW is delivered by Ethnic Child Care, Family & Community Services Co- operative on behalf of Children's Services Central, the NSW Professional Support Co- ordinator. The Inclusion and Professional Support Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. 24/35

4 INFORMATION IN RELATION TO DELIVERY OF BICULTURAL SUPPORT Bicultural Support can support education and care staff in the following areas: Facilitating communication between eligible services and families by: Assisting educators in communicating with culturally diverse families and children (for example, interpreting meetings between parents and educators, providing verbal translation of enrolment documents, and providing educators with key words & phrases that can be used to communicate with the child). Facilitating cultural awareness by: Assisting eligible ECEC services to better understand particular ethnic backgrounds, cultural experiences and child rearing practices of the children and families. Enabling the exchange and sharing of information between staff and parents about the child and family life. Providing educators with an understanding of relevant cultural issues. Supporting curricula or programming by: Advising on culturally and linguistically appropriate practices and a culturally inclusive curriculum. Advising on programs or resources that support the service to maintain the child s bilingualism. Advising on programs and resources that support the development of English as a second language. Advising on programs and resources that assist newly arrived children and families from Refugee background. Supporting resources and linkages by: Providing educators with information, where available, about relevant community resources and services to support the inclusion of culturally diverse children and families. Providing bicultural advice and support to ISAs as required. Working with the IPSU to support the cultural inclusion of Indigenous children in CCB funded Children s Services ensuring Bicultural Support meets program requirements. 25/35

5 ! NSW Professional Support Co-ordinator JOB DESCRIPTION BICULTURAL SUPPORT WORKER ROLE A Bicultural Support Worker engaged by Bicultural Support can offer time- limited hands on practical cultural and language support. This support can be provided when a child/ren from CALD, Indigenous, or Refugee background is enrolled (or enrolling) into a Service. Support is provided in collaboration with the Service, ISA or IPSU. ACCOUNTABILITY To Children s Services Stakeholders as per IPSP Guidelines. To the Bicultural Support Coordinator, Program Manager, Executive Director and Board of Directors of Ethnic Child Care, Family and Community Services Co- operative Ltd (ECCFCSC). SELECTION CRITERIA Essential: Certificate III in Children s Services or relevant children s services qualifications. Experience with working in children s services. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Access, Equity and Multiculturalism. Knowledge and understanding of issues effecting people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. Understanding of access issues to children s services by CALD communities. Ability to work as a part of a team. Sound communication skills. APPLICATION PROCESS Written application. Interview Bicultural Support in NSW is delivered by Ethnic Child Care, Family & Community Services Co- operative on behalf of Children's Services Central, the NSW Professional Support Co- ordinator. The Inclusion and Professional Support Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. 26/35

6 INFORMATION IN RELATION TO DELIVERY OF BICULTURAL SUPPORT The Bicultural Support Worker can support Children s Services staff in the following areas: Facilitating communication between eligible services and families by: Assisting educators in communicating with culturally diverse families and children. Facilitating cultural awareness by: Assisting eligible ECEC services to better understand particular ethnic backgrounds, cultural experiences and child rearing practices of the children and families. Enabling the exchange and sharing of information between staff and parents about the child and family life. Providing the service with an understanding of relevant cultural issues. Supporting curricula or programming by: Advising on culturally and linguistically appropriate practices and a culturally inclusive curriculum. Advising on programs or resources that support the service to maintain the child s bilingualism. Advising on programs and resources that support the development of English as a second language. Advising on programs and resources that assist newly arrived children and families from Refugee background. Supporting resources and linkages by: Providing educators with information, where available, about relevant community resources and services to support the inclusion of culturally diverse children and families. Providing bicultural advice and support to ISAs as required. Working with the IPSU to support the cultural inclusion of Indigenous children in CCB funded Children s Services ensuring Bicultural Support meets program requirements. Bicultural Support cannot be used for: Regular interpreting and translating assistance for families or eligible child care services. Supervision of a child or group of children (eg, to meet staff- to- child ratios or to provide staffing to relieve child care workers. Providing settlement and community support services to families and children. Providing support that is available through existing programs eg, clients of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) using child care while they are attending English language tuition. Who is eligible for support? Long day care services Outside school hours care (including vacation care) Family day care Occasional care In- home care services Flexible/innovative services Mobile child care services Multifunctional Aboriginal Children s Services Indigenous playgroups Indigenous outside school hours care and enrichment programs Crèches Innovative child care service centres 27/35

7 CHECKLIST FOR BICULTURAL SUPPORT APPLICANTS Application Form for Bicultural Support completed and signed; Working with Children Background Check completed online and WWCC number provided; Current resume attached; Return all forms to: Bicultural Support Building 3, 142 Addison Road Marrickville NSW 2204 ** 1. If educators want to apply for a job with a new employer after 15 June 2013, they need to obtain their own Working With Children Check (at a cost of $80, valid for five years). To do this, go to and complete an online application form. 2. Once the form is submitted, an application number is issued. Educators need to take this application number and proof of identity to a motor registry or government access centre before the application can be processed. 3. Educators then provide their application number or their WWCC number (once their application is processed) to any service they apply to. 5