Family Support Worker
1 week ago
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our team at Hope Community Services in Kalgoorlie. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by family violence.
Job Summary- This full-time, fixed-term position is based in our Mara Pirni Healing Place office and will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide support services to victim-survivors of family violence.
Our team is passionate about providing trauma-informed, culturally competent care to our clients. We value diversity and inclusivity and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all staff and clients.
Responsibilities- Conduct child-safe assessments using risk assessment tools on a regular basis.
- Work in a strengths-based, child-centred, family-focused way where the wellbeing and safety of children and young people remains paramount.
- Strengthen family connections, promote placement prevention, and promote the safety of children, young people and parents.
- Participate in the development of comprehensive family plans using a wrap-around approach and ongoing review and evaluation of family plans.
- Support families in understanding child development and enable them to develop positive parenting skills.
- Provide support to parents struggling with individual issues that impact on their parenting such as mental health, drug and alcohol issues, family violence, disability, unstable housing, and poverty in collaboration with the safety advocate team.
- Assist families to improve their relationship, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Advocate for the needs of children, youth, and families in promoting access to services and resources.
- Progressing towards a relevant qualification in Community Services or related discipline (minimum Cert III) or willing to engage in formal study via a registered training organisation.
- Values alignment: ability to demonstrate and authentically promote Hope's values.
- Ability to network and establish sound working relationships with related services, especially other community agencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and organisational skills.
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and efficient.
- A competitive salary of $43.08 per hour plus $2.78 per hour regional allowance, totaling approximately $85,000 per year.
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax liability.
- Discounts with a major health insurance provider.
- A confidential and professional counselling service for employees and their family members.
Hop eCommunity Services has been a leading provider of community services in Western Australia for over a century. Our mission is to provide much-needed support to people affected by alcohol and other drugs, mental ill-health, youth justice issues, and socioeconomic disadvantage.
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