Vulnerable Children Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Nowra, New South Wales, Australia beBeeChild Full time $74,000 - $84,000

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need by providing targeted support to vulnerable children and families.

About this Role

The Domestic and Family Violence Service is an intake, assessment and referral service for families with children under 18. The service helps families in the Nowra and Shellharbour South Coast NSW LGA to achieve safety and security in their lives.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Provide intensive case management with families experiencing domestic violence
  • Work with families in a strengths-based approach in order to prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect
  • Provide families with support that is focused on parental vulnerability, specifically the impact of domestic violence, as well as mental health issues, drug or alcohol misuse, parent/s' learning difficulty or intellectual disability and/or a lack of parenting skills or inadequate supervision
  • Deliver sessional, group based and issues focussed parenting programs to enhance parents' competence by building their knowledge, parenting skills and confidence
  • Facilitate access to quality children's services to assist families to achieve healthy child development
  • Provide assistance to families to access universal and specialist services within the local service system
  • Develop collaborative relationships with children, families, other agency staff and communities
  • Complete a range of internal and external reports relating to clients and the program
Requirements for Success
  • Tertiary Qualification and/or relevant experience in the human services industry
  • Experience with domestic violence/family services/child protection
  • Experience in case management and the delivery of living skills and/or parenting programs
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues facing vulnerable families and their children
  • Computer literate in a Windows environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal skills
  • Current Driver's Licence and Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Evidence of Current Covid 19 Vaccination
Our Culture

We're committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity.

So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Your Benefits
  • Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
  • Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
  • Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support

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