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Family Support Worker - Bendigo

Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-op
  • Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010
  • Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
  • $31.02 per hour plus 9.5% Superannuation
  • Access to Salary Packaging

The aim of Family Services is to promote the safety, stability and development of vulnerable children, young people and their families, and to build capacity and resilience for children, families and communities.

Utilising a Strength Based case management approach, the Family Services worker will work with vulnerable families where the child/children’s development may be affected by the experience of risk factors and/or cumulative harm. The worker will support families who are at risk of concerns escalating and becoming involved with Child Protection if problems are not addressed. The intention is to provide services to the target group earlier, to protect children and young people and improve family functioning.

Some of the Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and work cooperatively with support services that could be engaged to support Families (e.g. Family Violence services, Child protection, ChildFIRST, Anglicare, Drug and Alcohol Services, Maternal and Child Health, education providers, mental health support)
  • Provide assertive outreach to clients, working intensively with families to strengthen family relationships and address issues contributing to family disconnection and risk
  • Conduct family assessments, identifying risks and goals, resourcing families to clarify and develop goals to address the issues that concern them
  • Work with the family – often in their home - to facilitate access to a wide range of supports and specialist services as required

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrated experience in client case management
  • Understanding of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) environment and the local Aboriginal Community.
  • Demonstrated negotiation and advocacy skills in working with Aboriginal families and children.
  • An ability to manage stressful situations in a team environment.
  • Qualification in a Community Services discipline or equivalent (Cert III Minimum)

For more information about the position, please refer to the position description or contact the Human Resource Team on 03 5442 4947.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Previous applicants need not to apply.

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