Child, Youth and Family Worker

This role is a fixed term, 6 month contract to cover a parental leave position with a possible extension.

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join a team that’s changing the lives of children and families in our Child, Family and Relationship Services team.

The Child and Family Worker contributes to and delivers services across a range of programs designed to enhance parenting skills, improve relationships, increase safety and wellbeing, and build personal effectiveness.

If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career we want to hear from you.

To be successful in this position you will require

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences or related discipline and or significant experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families within a strengths-based solution focused framework, and a clear understanding of child development stages and milestones.
• A minimum of 12 months experience as a Case Worker in similar field including working within the child protection service system.
• A clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged families including: poverty, substance misuse, child safety & development, mental health, domestic & family violence and homelessness.
• A minimum of 12 months experience in facilitation of courses/workshops or relatable experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in using Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications and client relationship management databases.
• A current (less than 12 months old) criminal record check and a working with children check.

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging options.
• Access to ongoing professional development.
• Flexible working options.
• Additional leave hours and accrued annually.

The Family Centre values diversity, lived experience and cultural knowledge.

We respect the place first nation’s people hold in our community and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Equally we encourage people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

Please include your resume and a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria in your application. Download a copy of the position description below.

We are only accepting applications that are submitted via the ‘ APPLY HERE ‘ button below. Please do not submit your application by email.

For more information about the position please contact Liz Hook at using the subject line: Child and Family Worker - Ballina.

If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply as we will be screening applications as they are submitted.

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