Family Support Worker

Permanent part-time 45.6 hrs per fortnight
- Hourly rate SCHDI SAC Level 3 or 4 pay rate dependent on experience and quals
- Salary packaging + 10.5% Super

**About the role**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate
**Family Support Worker, Children and Parenting** to join our team based at Inala with travel to Acacia Ridge, Beaudesert, Lockyer Valley and Somerset Regions
**working 45.6 per fortnight.** This is a permanent part-time position, please note Friday is a mandatory working day for this role.

The Children & Parenting program provides short term, early intervention outreach case management to families in need of support. The service works with families to identify goals and to develop a plan to work towards these goals. In addition, the service provides group work for parents/caregivers/ supporting family members, children and youth to help them build their wellbeing, resilience, knowledge and skills. This is a highly rewarding role where you will have a direct impact on people’s lives.

If you have a background in either case management, mental health support, counselling, facilitating group sessions - particularly with children, young people and families which promote mental health and wellbeing, then we want to hear from you

**About you**

To help us to continue to provide the highest quality services to those in our communities, we are looking for someone with:

- Previous experience in case management and delivering therapeutic support to parents, children and families
- Background in development and delivery of group work programs for parents, families, children and young people
- Demonstrated ability to work in a child-focused and whole of family framework
- Able to work within established processes and positively engage with clients in a supportive role
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to consult, advise and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people including Cultural and Linguistically Diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Organisational and time management skills, able to meet conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Capacity to work independently, use initiative and also be an effective team member

**Essential Requirements**
- A current National Police Check
- A current Blue Card Queensland (working with children check)
- A current QLD Drivers Licence and own reliable Vehicle
- Degree in Human Services, Social Work or relevant field
- Ability and willingness to work outside of regular hours and travel within the service region.

**What We Offer**

We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and are recognized as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

- The opportunity to make meaningful change through your work
- Salary Packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
- Significant and ongoing learning, to create genuine career growth and development plans
- An employee benefits program that includes awesome retail discounts.

**Application Process**

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Please upload a copy of your current resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed and assessed as they are received.

**Alecia Williamson on 07 3028 4600**

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- Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position._