Work for a not for profit organisation that celebrates all cultures, diversity and inclusionBe innovative and creative in supporting young people & Families in your local communityGenerous leave + Salary packaging benefits!Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year.
We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people.We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!Shepparton location, in Yorta Yorta CountryPart time (4 days a week/0.8FTE), Fixed term 6 months due to funding.$97K + Super & Salary Packaging (pro rata).About the programBerry Street's Post Separation Services in the Hume Region offers a suite of services to support separated parents who are experiencing entrenched conflict.The PSCP (Post Separation Co-operative Parenting Program) model is to reduce the adverse impact on children of parental conflict, and to assist parents to implement and manage cooperative parenting arrangements through the delivery of brief but impactful, psycho educational workshops.The Contact Service (CCS) aims to minimize a child's exposure to conflictual situations by assisting separated parents in managing contact arrangements through the provision of supervised visits and changeovers.
The CCS supports families through a case support model.Your OpportunityPromote the PSCOP Program, which is both in person and via a virtual platform, in areas outside of Shepparton especially within Moira and Campaspe Shire.Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Schools, Legal Services, and other community organisations.Ability to develop and implement promotional plans to build local community awareness of the PSCOP Program.Your Skills & ExperienceThe successful applicant will have a minimum Diploma of Social Work, Community Services or similar.Previous case noting and observations and facilitation skills are functional to this role.Berry Street BenefitsA culture that values and supports professional developmentRegular reflective supervisionAccess to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate familyApply now!Applications close Tuesday 24th of December 2024.Please include your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.
Submit your applications as soon as you can!
We are reviewing applications as we receive them.Queries to Linda Culpan - Senior Manager on 0411 623 762Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation.
In everything we do we seek to protect children.
We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+.
We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr