• Full Time Fixed Term Contract to 31 May 2023 
• Location:  Geraldton WA 6530
• $75,000 – $80,000 + super + not for profit salary packaging
• Join an organisation making a real difference to real people’s lives

About Mission Australia  

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years. 
Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more. 
We’re generously supported by our funders, partners, and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible. 

Your Opportunity 

Integrated Family Support Service (IFSS) is a voluntary service focused on increasing the well-being and safety of children, young people, and families by providing support and resources to build family strengths, resilience, and capacity. IFSS provides early intervention for children and families at risk. The aim is to support a family around identifying, resolving, and addressing issues to prevent any further involvement with Child Safety or the family.

Based in Geraldton, the role of Intensive Family Support Worker will facilitate effective and sustainable change for families experiencing multiple and complex needs. You will work to reduce immediate risk to child safety & wellbeing, to minimise or prevent children entering or re-entering the statutory child protection system and support families during reunification.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Respond to referrals from the Department of Communities
• Actively work with families to create individualised support plans including referrals to supplementary services
• Assist individuals and families to transition from intensive family support into independence or other services
• Facilitate and develop relationships with services that work with and support children and families in collaboration with the Department
• Ensure the safety of children is foremost in all case planning, actions and thinking

Position Requirements  

With a significant background in the child, youth & family sector, you will be confident in your assessment processes.  Other requirements include: 

• Relevant degree with at least one years’ experience or Associate Diploma with relevant experience or less formal qualification (or working toward a qualification) with substantial years’ experience preferably in social work, human services and/or other social science discipline
• Experience working within a child safe model of practice including an understanding of the definitions and indicators of child abuse and neglect
• Familiarity of working with families with complex issues and needs
• Strong and demonstrated skills in risk assessment, safety planning, crisis support, referral, and advocacy
• Good case management skills with the ability to create individualised case plans and undertake collaborative problem solving with families and other services
• Ability to keep accurate and up to date records with a high level of written and verbal communication, administration, computer, and keyboard skills
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and knowledge of Aboriginal cultural systems and protocols
• Full driver licence with no restrictions
• Ability to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations 

As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check. 

In addition, there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.  

Culture & Benefits  

A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance, and celebration. For more information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia 

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including: 

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via AccessPay) 
• Discounted health care with Medibank Private 
• Purchase additional annual leave  
• Discounted childcare rates of up to 15% at participating Centres (conditions apply) 
• Generous Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers: Coles, Harvey Norman, Apple, Dell & many more  
• Free, confidential counselling services via our EAP and Chaplain  
• Volunteering opportunities  
• Rewarding work – every day you know you are making a real difference 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages. 

As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, we invite you to get in touch via email [email protected]  

Next Steps  

Review the Position Description here:   Family Support Worker – IFSS (1).pdf

To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today! 

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications for this role are shortlisted as received. 
!!Be quick to apply for this important and rewarding role!!