Family Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Hobart, Australia Save the Children Australia Full time

Across Tasmania, children are facing more and more challenges to their development. At 54 reasons, we provide critical support to families who need it most. _Through a variety of programs and individual case management, you’ll provide professional support to families with complex needs. _This is y_our opportunity to help children reach their potential and give them a chance to thrive._

**54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.***

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

**Where you come in**:
In this full-time position, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Family Restoration program. Your work will focus on identifying the needs of families who have been referred to the Family Restoration program, with the aim of working collaboratively to support children and young people to safely return to the care of their family. With positions based in Hobart and Launceston, you’ll work with our Family Services team and report to our Team Leader.
- You will make an impact by:_
- Providing families with a coordinated, professional family support service
- Providing case management support to families through outreach and home visits
- Building family capacity in a family partnership service model, using strengths and family-centred approaches
- Providing evidence-based, trauma-informed parenting information and education material

**Does this sound like you?**

You’re an experienced family support practitioner who is truly passionate about maximising opportunities for children to develop and thrive. Your ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations, and your experience in similar roles will see you able to hit the ground running. Your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You have empathy, a ‘can-do attitude’ and most importantly, an infectious enthusiasm for your job.
- This role requires: _
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Health or allied areas (or significant relevant experience)
- Demonstrated experience in case management, working alongside families using partnership, strengths-based and family-centred approaches
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
- Understanding of the importance of the “early years” and the impact of trauma on child development

**Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.**
- 54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
- We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.
- Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:_ _
- Award rate salary (Level 5.1 - $47.50) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
- Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
- Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
- Internal employment and development opportunities

For more information regarding the benefits of working with the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

**Sound interesting?**

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

**Applications close**: 4pm AEST, Monday 29th April 2024.
- Save the Children_ 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 Safeguardin

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