Welcome to FamilyCare! We are dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities by fostering strengths and optimism. At our organisation, we prioritise the core FamilyCare values that inspire our caring and compassionate staff in all their endeavours. We believe in empowering our employees by offering continuous growth and upskilling opportunities to ensure their success and fulfilment in making a positive impact.
Job Description
About the Role
Child and Family Services works with families where there are children up to 18 years of age. The program aims to enhance family, child, and young people’s health and well-being, to help prevent child abuse and neglect and to support the family through major life transitions and times of difficulties. We utilise a strength-based approach in supporting families to achieve their goals and work in alignment with the best interests framework.
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed term opportunity, based at our Shepparton office.
Day-to-day duties may include:
* Conduct in-home assessments identifying needs, strengths and risk in families and individuals.
* Provide therapeutic casework in partnership with children and families to improve and/or address safety and stability.
* Provide flexible service delivery to clients, at times outside regular business hours.
* Maintain program administrative requirements, including maintenance of comprehensive case notes.
* Attend internal and external meetings.
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Role Requirements
* Bachelor of Social Work or other tertiary qualification relevant to social welfare practice.
* Sound knowledge of the issues facing vulnerable families including child development, attachment, trauma and family violence.
* Understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks and legislation including Children Youth and Families Act 2005, the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and Child Safe Standards.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake casework practice using a case management approach. Knowledge and ability to undertake comprehensive child-focused assessments, consultations, family and individual functioning and parent skill development.
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and diverse communities.
* Well-developed administrative skills including maintaining accurate files, detailed assessments and case notes.
* Willingness to obtain a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencing employment with us. If you have spent over 12 months overseas in the last 10 years, you will also be required to undergo an International Police Check or present evidence of a satisfactory check.
* Valid Victorian Driver Licence.
Though not essential, the following will be highly regarded:
* 2+ years of case management experience, including work with children and young families at risk.
* Experience collaborating with a diverse range of cultures.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary of $76,715 - $92,562 (commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience) + superannuation, you will be rewarded for your important work with:
* Salary packaging benefit options available up to $15,900 p.a.
* Meals and entertainment packaging benefit options available up to $2,650 p.a.
* Access to company vehicles for work-related travel.
* Generous professional development options to help you broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us, including a dedicated training budget.
* 4 weeks annual leave + 3 extra days leave between Christmas and New Year.
* 12 days sick leave during first year of employment, which extends up to 21 days after 3 years with FamilyCare.
* Accrued Day Off (option if full-time) to help you enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program.
If you would like further information about this position, please contact Jaz Emmett, Manager Family Programs on mobile: 0407 682 911 .
To be considered for this role, applications must include a cover letter, resume and a written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description .
Applications close on Monday 21 April 2025 .
FamilyCare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQIA+ communities to apply.
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