About us:

At Bethany we value people and build upon their strengths. We are innovative and for over 150 years we have been supporting individuals within the community by developing new ways of working to make a difference. We have a broad range of programs from providing early childhood education and care through our 22 Kindergartens, to tailored community services to support children and families wellbeing.

About the role:

Bethany is excited to advertise for the role of Emergency Relief Worker based in Geelong. This position is full time fixed term until 30 June 2022. The core purpose of this role is to provide emergency relief and support for people experiencing financial difficulties across the Barwon and South West region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and support individuals and families seeking emergency relief for financial crisis.
• Provide flexible and responsive service delivery including face to face, remote/telehealth and from other Bethany or co-located offices as required.
• Where appropriate, refer service users to Financial Counsellors, other services within Bethany and other relevant Community Service agencies.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry for all programs and reporting to all relevant funding bodies.

Skills and Attributes:

• Degree or Diploma qualification in Social Work, Community Services or behavioural sciences discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to provide financial information and support to families and individuals in financial crisis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the impact and issues related to financial crisis and the co-morbidities associated with financial disadvantage.
• Understanding of working across diverse communities including CALD, LGBTI, Indigenous and Rural communities.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, advanced written and oral communication.

What we offer:

• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program

For further information, contact Annette Devereaux on (03) 5278 8122.

In order to comply with mandatory Child Safety Standards, all employment is subject to a valid and current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Bethany celebrates diversity and seeks to engage respectfully with people of diverse experiences and backgrounds.