Family Support Specialist - Family Connect and Support
Tracking Code: 4771-689
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.
A place to make a difference:
In this full-time, maximum term contract (until 31st December 2025), you’ll work as 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 vulnerable children and families 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
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
Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity through established internal networks
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
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
For more information about this position, please contact Chantal Levett on 0429 223 471 or chantal.levett@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
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