Job Description
Family Engagement Worker (Aboriginal Identified Position)
Located in Melton
Salary range - $85,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: Level 4 or 5 (depending on experience) with a salary range of $85K-$100K.
- Fixed Term Contract: until June 2025, with the potential for extension
- Impactful Work: Help strengthen and support families, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Cultural Connection: Work in a role that honours and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive difference.
Why work with our Client Organisation?
Our client organisation is committed to social justice. They work for the rights of children, young people and families to be safe, to learn, feel nurtured and connected to culture. They provide high quality services to promote healing from trauma and loss, and to enable safe, happy futures.
About the Role: As a Family Engagement Worker, you will provide essential case management, practical assistance, and family strengthening support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with children in early years programs. You'll work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agencies to promote the safety and wellbeing of these communities. ๐ค๐โค๏ธ
Please note, this is an Identified position and is therefore only available to people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Key Duties:
- Provide a high quality family support and case management service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
- Identify gaps in the services required by families and contribute to the ongoing review and development of an integrated and responsive service.
- Support parents in their parenting role and capture the client voice.
- Participate in facilitation of group work which supports the Melton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, including warm referrals and brief intervention work.
- Complete initial and ongoing risk and wellbeing assessment and as appropriate consult with Child Protection, Aboriginal and other culturally specific services
Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children within the child and family sector, particularly those involved with child protection.
- Proven case work and case management skills
- Well-developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for children, young people and families
- Knowledge of services available to families in Melton
- Knowledge of child development and ability and experience in developing and delivering individual and group work sessions to children and parents
Please note, this is an Identified position and is therefore only available to people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ๐ค๐โค๏ธ
Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
Alternatively, email your resume to teamfam@twrecruitment.com.au
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.
