• Permanent Part Time 15.2 hours per week
• Band 5 $72,854.63 to $84,685.71 per annum (pro rata) + Super

Are you seeking to make a positive difference in family's lives and work within a dedicated team of vibrant professionals? We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and inclusive Early Parenting Worker to join the Family, Youth and Children's Services Branch.

As part of the state-wide Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, this role will support the planning, delivery  and evaluation of the evidence-informed Sleep and Settling model of care within the City of Yarra. 

About The Position

The Early Parenting Worker will provide a high quality, family-centred health care service that promotes and protects the health of families with children 0 – 6 years in the municipality.

The successful applicants will have excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively work with a diverse range of parents, children, family services team colleagues, allied professionals, other council employees and the local community.

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative team working in City of Yarra that works in an integrated model with Family Support and Playgroups Service.

You will:

• Deliver the Sleep and Settling program within the guidelines and policies of the Department of Health and Human Services
• Provide support and guidance, information and intervention to families via facilitated group information sessions
• Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in providing child focused, family centred care in the community setting.
• Provide quality customer service to internal and external customers seeking to understand and meet needs
• Contribute to the team effectively, add value to team activities and encourage a supportive team environment
• Hold oneself accountable for achieving results; constantly measure, monitor and evaluate outcomes
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, seeking clarification of messages being communicated
• Set high standards, take action to rectify problems, go above and beyond to achieve business objectives
• Hold a current driver’s license.

To understand the physical requirements of this position, please click apply now to see the Position Description or contact the Team Leader Family Programs and Inclusion, Jacinta Harper on [email protected], using the subject line: Early Parenting Worker - Sleep and Settling enquiry via EthicalJobs.