We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join a team that’s changing the lives of children, youth and families in our Youth and Family and team.
The Youth and Family Worker contributes to and delivers services across a range of programs designed to enhance parenting skills, improve relationships, increase safety and wellbeing, and build personal effectiveness. This is a fixed term position until June 2025.
If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career we want to hear from you.
To be successful in this position you will require:
Selection criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in social work, social sciences or related discipline and experience in a similar position
- Experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families within a strengths-based solution focused framework, and a clear understanding of child development stages and milestones
- A clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged families including: poverty, substance misuse, child safety & development, mental health, domestic & family violence and homelessness
- Proven experience using a case management and co-ordination approach when working with families and other stakeholders, and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability delivering parenting skills and/or relationship education programs
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience and skills in using Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications and client relationship management databases
- Current driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle
- A current (less than 12 months old) criminal record check and a working with children check
- Rights to work in Australia
We will commence interviewing for this position from 4 October 2023. If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply: Please include your resume and a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria in your application. You can download a copy of the position description by following this link: https://thefamilycentre.org.au/careers-with-us-2/
We are only accepting applications that are submitted via the ‘apply now’ button below or the link on our website. Please do not submit your application by email.
Benefits
- 35 hour work week
- Generous salary packaging options
- Access to ongoing professional development
- Flexible working options
- Staff Wellbeing program
- Additional leave hours and accrued annually
For more information about the position please contact Liz Hook at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth & Family Worker -Tweed Heads