Community Connector

The Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) is Victoria's largest provider of Residential, Community and Home-based parenting services. With our Residential Early Parenting Centre in Noble Park and Community home-based services across Victoria, we play a special role in providing parenting education and support to thousands of families every year to give their children the best start in life. QEC is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and expansion, so this is the best time to come on board

The role

The Community Connector role will work part time (0.4 FTE) for a 12 month fixed term, based in QEC’s Gippsland Region and Anglicare Victoria offices in Gippsland. The role will provide support across the Family Preservation, Reunification and Response (FPRR) program with the aim of connecting families to community and strengthening relationships with services in the local area by:
taking a lead role in identifying and creating pathways to community services and resources that promote opportunities for employment, education, housing and social participation, including resource development

supporting and encouraging families to become connected to groups (in addition to specific cultural groups) and community activities

working with FPRR providers to support families to build practical life skills that promote opportunities for social participation and skill building in an area of interest

working closely with the FPRR providers to promote engagement with community services and resources, that promote opportunities for employment, education, housing and social participation, to achieve positive outcomes for families

To be considered for this role you will possess:
A qualification at Diploma level or higher in either Community Services, Early Childhood Development, Infant Mental Health, Social Work, Enrolled Nurse or similar

Experience working with families in the health/welfare sector ideally within the early parenting period

Prior work experience within the FPRR program desirable but not essential

Highly developed skills and experience in risk assessments and management

Effective communication and networking skills to promote the program

Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines and program deliverables

How to Apply:
QEC promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.