Bethany Community Support has been in operation for over 150 years and has supported individuals within the community through a number of programs.

We have a broad range of programs which:

• Help build better relationships
• Support the education, wellbeing and safety of children
• Support women and children affected by family violence
• Assist men who use violence to become accountable for their behaviour
• Provide disability services under the NDIS
• Assist people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Assist people experiencing financial stress and provide material aid
• Help those affected by problem gambling
• Support parents in their parenting role

Bethany is excited to advertise for the role of Family Worker. This role is full time and will report to the Team Leader – Family Services. The core purpose of this position is to work closely with vulnerable families using casework, case management and assertive outreach services both within the office, community and in the family’s home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake direct work with families using casework, case management and case co-ordination both within the office, the community and in the family's homes. This includes crisis response and long term or short term work as the need requires
• In collaboration with families, establish family assessments, safety plans, goals and interventions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and empower families towards positive change
• Work collaboratively with other programs and other relevant professionals, including where necessary Child Protection, to ensure effective service user outcomes
• Work collaboratively with volunteers toward achieving family goals and provide case specific supervision to the volunteers.
• Maintain accurate client records in line with Agency standards and procedures, and collect complete and accurate data as required by the Agency, Department of Health and Human Services and external evaluators
• Implement and facilitate group work programs for service users as required

Skills and Attributes:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology and/or related behavioural sciences and eligibility for membership of a professional association
• Experience working with families within a casework/case management context utilising a variety of intervention skills including experience in engaging vulnerable families through relational strategies of assertive outreach
• A high level of knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of case management/case work and an understanding of the issues related to families at risk, child safety and wellbeing concerns with a commitment to the strengths based and solution focus work with families
• A high level of knowledge and understanding of family violence and the impact on children

What we offer

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

A position description is attached.