Spectrum

2 days per week

Spectrum MRC has been subcontracted by the recently established Greensborough Family Relationship Centre to deliver men and family relationship services to the Somali community living in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.

The project targets men of Somali backgrounds with overall objectives of:

• Assisting men within the Somali community to deal with emotional issues around relationships, so that they can manage a range of relationship difficulties with family members.
• Promoting and maintaining a quality family life and relationships of men and families within the Somali community.
• Developing culturally tailored approaches to working with male clients within the Somali community.
• Assisting men and families within the Somali community to overcome family relationships difficulties and preventing family relationships breakdown.
• Enhancing social connectedness for men and their families within the Somali community through the establishment of Men’s groups for social, recreational, sporting and educational activities.
• Assisting males and their families within the Somali community to come to terms with pressure of starting a new life in a new country with different cultural, social and educational values and norms.
• Enhancing understanding of members within the Somali community about the Australian system, laws, norms, practices and culture.

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Essential

— An appropriate tertiary qualifications and / or relevant experience in working with newly arrived groups in particular the Somali community.

— Experience in the area of settlement and/or a related human services sector.

— Training / facilitation experience or Certificate IV in Workplace Training.

— Demonstrated knowledge or experience within the family services and parenting sector.

— Excellent oral and written communication skills, including skills in addressing groups and public speaking.

— Ability to work autonomously or within a team setting, set priorities and work to deadlines.

— Passion for working with CALD communities and an understanding of the issues facing new migrants.

— Strong interpersonal skills and ability to enhance the team environment.

— Computer skills, including proficiency Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Desirable

· Current driving license and own car.

· Fluency in the Somali language (Af Soomaali) in addition to the English language

Written applications, addressing the key selection criteria, and including name and contact details of two current and relevant referees, should be forwarded and received by no later than 5 pm, Wednesday 17 October 2007.

Applications should be addressed to:

Jacquie Hudson

Manager Human Resources

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

Via email: jobs@spectrumvic.org.au

Any enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr Khairy Majeed, Family Services Team Leader, Spectrum MRC 03 9496 0200