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If you are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead transformational change in an organisation that is helping to shape local communities, contact Fair Foundations. With a history that spans over 50 years, our Mission is ‘Creating strong communities and fulfilling lives by disrupting the cycle of disadvantage in Fairfield and Greater Wester Sydney’. Fair Foundations services include community development, case work, psychosocial and educational programs, disability services and children's services.

Our Community and Psychosocial Services are seeking a motivated and experienced Child and Family Specialist who is fluent in Arabic (spoken and written) to provide culturally appropriate support to a diverse client group.

About this opportunity

Reporting to the Community and Clinical Practice Lead, the Child and Family Specialist (CFS) plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to parents, caregivers and their children aged 0-12 years. The CFS will assess family needs, connect them with appropriate resources through one-on-one case management, evidence-based parenting workshops, facilitation of the school readiness program and provide guidance to support positive outcomes for families in Southwestern Sydney.

This role requires exceptional organisational abilities to oversee support services across multiple funding streams, including Targeted Earlier Intervention and Communities for Children.

About you:

You will bring the following essential attributes and skills to this role:

• Diploma /Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Experience in facilitating evidence based parenting programs and working with diverse populations.
• Strong organisational and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of fluency in Arabic.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in early childhood development.
• Understanding of issues faced by Children and families from refugee backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to acquire.
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to acquire.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• A high level of communication skills with the capacity to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• A current NSW Driver’s license

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Demonstrate a commitment to Work Health and Safety and Cultural Diversity Principles.

Benefits offered by Fair Foundations include:

• Generous salary packaging, up to $18.5K per annum
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Two Gifted Days per annum
• Employee Assistance Program (free counselling and mental health support)
• Discounts and Perks
• Career Development & Training
• Discounted Childcare services - 40% discount on out-of-pocket fees

For information about this role, email [email protected] using the subject line: Child and Family Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

A position description is attached. 

Applicants should include a cover letter addressing the attributes and skills listed above with a current resume. We review applications regularly so don’t hesitate to apply. However, we only contact applicants selected for interviews.

Our workforce is as diverse as the communities we serve, and we encourage First Nations people as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of any faith or gender identity to apply. All Fair Foundations positions are subject to a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDISWC).