• Child, Youth, and Family Support Workers
• 20 hrs/week based at Toronto
• SCHCaDS Award Grade 4/5 dependent on experience, with days and work times flexible

CALM is a for-purpose organisation providing programs, services, and an effective voice to empower children, families, and young people to flourish within their community. You will deliver advice, case management, parenting skills, group work and early intervention services that enhance family functioning and improve the wellbeing of children and young people. We strongly welcome Indigenous applicants as we currently support a high number of Aboriginal children, young people and families. You will have a strong commitment to teamwork, show initiative, have effective self-care strategies and a non-judgmental approach, respecting the unique qualities of each client. You will uphold our values of respect, ethical behaviour, professionalism, and social justice at all times.

Our people are our Culture!

We offer:

• Generous salary packaging
• Flexible work hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training & development
• Support and supervision
• Access to company vehicles during work hours
• Committed and professional team to work with

Duties for this 20 hour per week position include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver information advice & referral for children, young people, and families in Lake Macquarie
• Provide comprehensive Targeted Early Intervention case management support and parenting skills including assessment, planning and review to children, young people, and their families
• Facilitate evidence-based group work
• Maintain client records and data collection using sound judgement, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Identify, respond, and report child protection concerns

We are looking for:

• Degree level qualifications in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or Equivalent
• Experience in Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) case management and family support with a focus on child and family safe outcomes, working within a Strengths Based Framework
• Understanding and commitment to work respectfully, effectively, and creatively with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, and joint work with Aboriginal communities
• Current unrestricted NSW driver’s license with good driving record
• Training in evidence-based facilitation of early intervention programs such as Triple P, Seasons for Growth, 1 2 3 Magic and Emotion Coaching, Circles of Security or similar
• Strong interpersonal skills, team commitment, verbal & written communication, and resilience
• Willingness to share initiatives to enhance cross project collaboration and best practice

For a confidential discussion please contact Prue, our Manager; People & Purpose on 49503888 or [email protected], using the subject line: Family Support Worker - Toronto enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To ensure we find the right person for this rare role, all shortlisted applicants will undertake screening with Complete Staff Solutions prior to an invitation to interview.

A position description is attached.