Community Services Supervisor

An exciting opportunity is available for a casual Community Service Field Supervisor to join the Maroochydore Community Correction office within Queensland Corrective Services. Community Corrections staff aim to protect the community and reduce reoffending by supervising offenders in the community in which they live and encourage offenders to adopt more pro-social attitudes and behaviours. The Community Service Field Supervisor can work across weekdays and weekends and contribute to the delivery of QCS’s community service program by supervising and directing the on-site activities of community service workers on community services projects. This role will provide accurate and timely observations of community service workers’ performance and compliance to fulfill the program’s mandatory reporting function. Skills Plan, organise and allocate work tasks to community service workers on-site to progress and/or meet community service project/brief Establish and maintain effective relationships with community service workers onsite and with community groups who manage community service projects and sites Confirm equipment and clothing designated for community service project is adequate and in safe working order and community service workers are fit to undertake work including being appropriately attired and in possession of a signature card Issue appropriate tools, personal protective equipment and clothing including sun protection cream and hat, to community service workers in accordance with WH&S Provide instructions and/or training in safe work practices, and monitor proper use and handling, of tools and equipment to comply with WH&S Supervise the progress and compliance of community service workers on-site and record timely observations to ensure current and accurate mandatory reporting Assess and monitor on-site conditions of community service project/s and cease work, when necessary, to ensure sites comply with QCS workplace health and safety guidelines Complete paperwork associated with supervision of community service workers, including incident reporting, and when necessary, notify Parole and Probation Office, Maintain up-to-date electronic records about community service activities using appropriate QCS applications and systems Comply with file management procedures, confidentiality, standards and guidelines. Other Requirements Many community service projects focus on natural area management and bushland regeneration. Experience and qualifications in this area are considered highly desirable. The incumbent will be required to undertake professional development and training relevant to the role as required and as deemed appropriate for the location of the advertised vacancy. The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class licence is required and will be mandatory in specific locations where it is identified as essential by the hiring panel. To Apply, Please Provide The Following A cover letter (1-2 pages maximum) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences make you a competitive candidate against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Individual Contributor): Vision, Results and Accountability within the context of the essential requirements ‘role fit'. Responsibilities Described Under ‘about The Role' Your current curriculum vitae/resume, including two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your resume and contact the selection panel chair to discuss. This recruitment is open for candidates to register their interest as a Community Service Field Supervisor for casual employment opportunities throughout the next 12 months. When an opportunity arises, you will be notified that the recruitment is progressing. There may be various opportunities throughout the next 12 months. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Community Care #J-18808-Ljbffr