Save the Children Australia'sIntensive Family Support (IFS) program provides intensive one-to-one home-based support to families in the Mount Isa region. We're looking for two experienced Family Support Workers with exceptional engagement and case management skills to help families that are struggling with a range of concerns. Using a strengths-based approach, you'll provide them with the support they need, at the time they need it.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been working with families and communities in Queensland as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Queensland is available here.

Where you come in:

In this full-time maximum term position (until end of December 2021, with strong potential for extension), you'll develop a single case plan, often across several service providers, to achieve a coordinated approach to supporting vulnerable families where children's safety and wellbeing are at risk. Reporting to the Team Leader and based in Mount Isa, this role also involves occasional travel in the region.

You will make an impact by:

• Working with families to identify issues impacting on children's safety and family wellbeing
• Supporting families to identify goals and working with families to achieve these
• Using culturally appropriate and strengths-based approaches to support families
• Actively encouraging vulnerable, detached or fearful families to engage with our programs
• Building and maintaining strong networks and referral pathways

Does this sound like you?

… You're committed to the purpose and values of Save the Children and you genuinely want to make a positive impact within the community. Your experience in case management roles and ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations, and our cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You have a strength-based and collaborative approach to work, making use of other services to provide the best solutions for your families.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated case management and outreach experience
• Experience in conducting safety and risk assessments, family support and intervention services; focusing on child neglect and domestic violence
• Demonstrated understanding of child protection and the child protection system in Queensland
• Experience working within Aboriginal communities with high-risk families and complex scenarios
• Current valid driver's licence
• Qualification in Community Services or similar field, or significant experience working in a similar role

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. What we offer you:

• Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Opportunity to complete relevant courses
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on Apply Now.

Position Description - Intensive Family Support Worker Mount Isa

If you have further questions, please call Teneal Lewin, Team Leader, on 0429 991 946 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: Intensive Family Support Worker - Mount Isa enquiry via EthicalJobs or pop in and visit us at our Mt Isa office: Overlander Shopping Centre, 121 Marian St, Mount Isa QLD 4825

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.