We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate family support professional to provide early intervention and family support strategies to individuals and families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Offer culturally appropriate and flexible early intervention family support strategies, techniques, skill development, assistance and information to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals and families.
* Support individuals and families in implementing strategies of parenting and household skills they have learned.
* Deliver early intervention focused services, supporting families to strengthen the care and protection of children living at home and increase safety.
* Maintain accurate and detailed records, data entry for case management database and complete other required documentation within agency guidelines.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with community, government and non-government services.
* Ensure all duties and functions of the role are carried out within a continuous improvement framework.
* Participate and contribute to line management meetings, professional development, supervision, team meetings, and staff days as required.
Requirements:
* A degree level qualification relating to the human services field or community development with at least 12 months relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience.
* Previous experience in similar role using strength-based framework in early intervention family support.
* Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and societies and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society and/or experience working with CALD people.
* Demonstrated experience and skills in conducting safety and risk assessments with vulnerable families.
* Current open driver licence.
* Working with Children Blue Card check and Disability Worker Screening.