About the role
The FCS Worker is responsible for providing high quality intake, referral, outreach and case coordination services to vulnerable children and their families. They work closely with the FCS Team Leader and other FCS Workers to deliver early intervention and family support services.
The role also requires providing trauma‐informed therapeutic services that contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. This includes support in mental health, physical health, employment and education, using a child‐centred and family‐focused approach to identify strengths, needs, risks and protective factors. The worker collaborates with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services, including the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), to improve linkages and develop integrated service responses across the Southern NSW District area.
Locations and Schedule
* Goulburn – 4 days a week (0.8 EFT)
* Queanbeyan – 3 days a week (0.6 EFT)
* Cooma – 3 days a week (0.6 EFT)
There are three opportunities within our Early Intervention and Family Preservation Services program. The position reports to the Team Leader.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, the incumbent will have:
* Demonstrated skills and experience in early intervention and case coordination.
* A tertiary qualification in social work, early childhood, community development or a relevant field.
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
* Working knowledge of local services and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work in partnership.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.
Benefits
* Generous salary packaging.
* SCHADS Award Level 4 depending on qualification and experience.
* Ongoing career development, education and training.
* Employee assistance program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support.
Requirements
* Valid and current Driver's Licence.
* Satisfactory criminal history check (paid for by MacKillop).
* Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
* Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client‐facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio‐economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Contact Information
Natalie Blake – Natalie.Blake@mackillop.org.au
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