Family Contact Worker

6 days ago

Dandenong, Australia AXIA Solutions Full time

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- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in your care at all times
- Safely transport children and families to appointments, access visits, extra curricular activities, school or any other confirmed location (this may include regional locations). There are shifts available ranging from Geelong to Morwell
- Supervise children or young people in their home or the community and ensure their needs are being met
- Supervise access visits
- Role model parenting skills and techniques
- Complete written reports reflecting the interactions between the child and their family members during access visits
- Mentor and support children and young people in achieving goals
- Maintain communication with management staff as necessary and report any Risk of Significant Harm
- Maintain confidentiality
- **Essential criteria**:_
- Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services (Welfare) or a related field **or** 8 completed units of a Bachelor degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Policing, Teaching or Nursing
- Working With Children's Check valid for paid employment
- National Police Check issued within the last 12 months
- Current First Aid certificate
- Your own comprehensively insured vehicle with at least two anchor points
- A current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P1 and P2 licences not accepted)
- An excellent driving record
- First Aid Kit, Fire Blanket and Fire Extinguisher (or willingness to obtain)
- A mobile phone you can always make calls from that can access the Internet
- An understanding of the laws governing VIC Child Protection Services, Mandatory Reporting requirements and Out of Home Care services.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- High standard of personal presentation
- Minimum availability of 3 afternoons Monday - Friday (between 2pm and 6pm)
- Kindness, empathy and understanding
- Willingness to drive long distances and out of your local area
- Good physical health Please note: You may be required to lift and/or assist children up to the weight of 30kgs.
- **Desirable Criteria**:_
- Access to one forward facing child restraint and one booster seat, which meet Australian Standard AS1754
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Understanding and knowledge of current child car restraint legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients who display challenging and difficult behaviours.

AXIA Solutions has competitive pay rates and mileage reimbursements. We offer flexible hours, a positive work environment and we are family focused. AXIA Solutions provide induction training, follow-up training sessions, supervision and support to our staff.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $41.53 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a comprehensively insured and reliable vehicle?

Licence/Certification:

- Australian Drivers Licence (required)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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