
Family Support Specialist
2 days ago
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families across the Murrumbidgee region? At 54 reasons, we provide critical support to vulnerable children and families through a variety of programs and the facilitation of community events. Join our team, and take your chance to help children reach their potential._
**54 reasons** is Australia’s leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.**
A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation
- yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
**A place to make a difference**:
In this full time, maximum term contract (until 31st December 2025), you’ll work as a part of our Murrumbidgee team in Wagga Wagga to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. The Family Support Specialist plays an important role in delivering on our vision of a better world for children. Whether it’s working in a home or community setting you’ll be contributing to our commitment to children in Australia, the Pacific and around the world.
- You will make a difference by:_
- Providing holistic case coordination, delivering support to vulnerable and disadvantaged families and supporting relationships for favourable client outcomes
- Identifying strengths, establishing goals for the program and reviewing client progress towards these goals
- Providing evidence-based information and education material
- Promoting skills which increase health, safety and development, through modelling, practice, discussion and other practical support
**A place to feel valued**:
Your deep expertise in working with children and families that are vulnerable is invaluable. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.
- Bringing your best every day means having:_
- Demonstrated experience working with families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, especially working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant Human Services field, or equivalent experience
- Well-developed time management, organisational, and data collection skills
- Proven understanding of early childhood issues and understanding of child development stages and influences
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build lasting connections
- Driver’s licence (car available for work use)
**A place to belong**:
54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
- Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development
- Award rate salary ($43.08 per hour) plus access to full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
- Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save _(54 reasons field roles only)_
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
**Does this sound like the place for you?**
We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.
**Applications Close**:Wednesday 29th January 2025.
**Position Description**:Family Support Specialist - Family Connect and Support
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