Transforming Lives through Family Support
1 week ago
Job Description:
Our organization is seeking a Family Services Specialist to join our team. As a Family Services Specialist, you will play a key role in providing outreach-based assessments, mediation, case management, and tailored interventions to support young people and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach-based assessments, mediation, and interventions to support young people and families.
- Develop Child and Family Action Plans addressing complex issues like family conflict, parenting challenges, and high-risk behaviors.
- Collaborate with schools, community services, and stakeholders to provide referrals for resources on family violence, mental health, and education.
- Ensure compliance with child safety standards, risk assessments, and accurate documentation.
- Work flexible hours as needed to meet the needs of families and young people.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work, Youth Work, or relevant tertiary qualifications and practical experience in case management.
- Deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people and marginalized families, particularly in the context of adolescence and family dynamics.
- Ability to connect with young people and their families, build trust, and engage effectively.
- Experience in conducting complex assessments, preparing detailed reports, and developing actionable plans in collaboration with clients.
- Awareness and knowledge of working with diverse groups, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, CALD, and LGBTQIA+ communities, ensuring cultural safety.
- Background in working with or for child protection services.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, confident in case meetings and presentations, and the ability to collaborate within a team.
- Strong time management and organizational abilities to handle caseloads effectively.
Benefits:
- Access to salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff.
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
About Us:
At our organization, we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
We are committed to being a 'child safe' organisation, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. Employment with us is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
If you are looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference, please apply for this role today.
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