Job Vacancy Child Youth and Family WorkerAWARD & CLASSIFICATIONAPPOINTMENT STATUSPROBATIONARY PERIODHOURSBASE LOCATIONPermanent6 Months35 hours per weekBallina/ByronAbout the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join a team thats changing the lives of children and families in our Child, Youth and Family team.The Child, 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.If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career we want to hear from you.Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences or related discipline and or significant experience in a similar roleExperience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families within a strengths-based solution focused framework, and a clear understanding of child development stages and milestonesA minimum of 12 months experience as a Case Worker in similar field including working with the child protection service system.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 homelessnessA minimum of 12 months experience in facilitation of courses/workshops or relatable experienceHighly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated experience and skills in using Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications and client relationship management databasesA current (less than 12 months old) criminal record check and a working with children checkGenerous salary packaging optionsAccess to ongoing professional developmentFlexible working optionsAdditional leave hours and accrued annuallyThe Family Centre valuesdiversity, lived experience and cultural knowledge. We respect the place first nations people hold in our community and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples. Equally we encouragepeople with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgroundsto apply.How to ApplyPlease include your resume and a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria in your application. Download a copy of the position description below.We are only accepting applications that are submitted via the APPLY HERE button below. Please do not submit your application by email.For more information about the position please contact Kirsty Erwin at [emailprotected] using the subject line: Child, Youth and Family Worker BallinaIf this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We will be screening applications as they are submitted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Child, Youth and Family Worker