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 and Support 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 and Support ProgramProvide high quality, strengths based and person-centred intake, assessment, and interventions, with a focus on child safetyBe innovative and solution focused in your approach to supporting familiesWork within a highly skilled, supportive, and motivated team.Job DescriptionFamily Connect and Support currently has a vacancy for a Program Worker based out of our Lismore office.
This position is 4 days a week, and currently funded until 30 June 2025 (ongoing subject to funding).
Family Connect and Support 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 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 changeYou'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individualityWe prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to an online wellbeing platform and flexible working optionsWe are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+.
Our amazing team makes our workplace special. 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, National Police Check and COVID Vaccination 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.
To access a position description please click apply or click here Applications close Tuesday 14 January 2025. For more information about Social Futures please visit our website.
For further information, please contact Chris Quelchon at 0429 382 231.
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