Job Category: Community Services & Development
Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 47 years. Your role within our dedicated Family Connect in Schools program will allow you to:
Utilise your strong engagement skills to be a first point of contact for families and community entering the Family Connect in Schools Program Provide high quality, strengths-based and person-centred intake, assessment, and interventions, with a focus on child safety Be innovative and solution-focused in your approach to supporting families Work within a highly skilled, supportive, and motivated team Job Description Family Connect in Schools has a vacancy working with a number of Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Tweed and surrounding areas. This position is 5 days a week, contracted until 31 December 2025. Family Connect is an early intervention service providing timely information and advice, appropriate warm referrals, and practical assistance to children, young people, and families. The ability to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service, build positive connections, and work collaboratively with key stakeholders are essential to the position. The role will include completing intake and/or risk assessments, case coordination, and linking families into support services while having a child safety lens about your work. The ability to build collaborative robust relationships within the school community and work within the ethos of the Catholic Schools is essential to the position.
The successful candidate will have:
A deep understanding of the challenges that face families, children, and young people, particularly those in marginalised groups. The ability to achieve positive outcomes for families within a fast-paced environment. Strong administration skills with a focus on data entry and case noting. Knowledge of local support services and referral pathways. Experience of working with a child safety lens. Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, education, psychology, social work, early childhood, social welfare, or similar. At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We've got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.
Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn't just a workplace; it's a community.
Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you'll like working with us:
Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change You'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to an online wellbeing platform and flexible working options Social Futures is a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Working with Children and National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.
How to Apply:
A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education, and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description should be submitted with your application.
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Applications close Tuesday 14 January 2025.
For more information about Social Futures, please visit our website.
For further information, please contact Claire Dobby on 0427 203 536.
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