Family Liaison Officer

1 month ago


Ipswich, Australia St Vincent de Paul Full time
{"title": "Family Liaison Officer", "description": "Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

At St Vincent de Paul, we are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We believe in making a difference in the lives of children and families who are at risk of entering the Child Protection Statutory System.

As a Family Liaison Officer, you will provide school-based and outreach support services, including counselling, advocacy, provision of information, and skills development, to children and their families.

This is a permanent part-time position based in Ipswich, requiring 22.8 hours of work per week. To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in the Social Sciences, Social Work, or similar community services field
  • Minimum 2 years' industry experience working within a similar position
  • Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive individual and group programs to support children and their families
  • Experience in working with at-risk children, young people, and families, who are subject to child protection statutory interventions
  • Ability to work within boundaries and maintain confidentiality
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs
  • Effective communication and time management skills
  • Demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their situation
  • Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society
  • The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Blue Card
  • COVID-19 vaccination status is recommended for this role but not a mandatory requirement.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.

", "requirements": "Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in the Social Sciences, Social Work, or similar community services field
  • Minimum 2 years' industry experience working within a similar position
  • Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive individual and group programs to support children and their families
  • Experience in working with at-risk children, young people, and families, who are subject to child protection statutory interventions
  • Ability to work within boundaries and maintain confidentiality
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs
  • Effective communication and time management skills
  • Demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their situation
  • Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society
  • The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Blue Card
  • COVID-19 vaccination status is recommended for this role but not a mandatory requirement.
", "benefits": "What We Offer

We offer a competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement. You will also have access to our Employee Assistance Program and a welcoming and inclusive environment where you'll always feel part of a team.

", "contact": "

Ready to apply? We can't wait to hear from you.

You can submit your application via SEEK or directly on our careers page.

", "language": "en"}
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