Family Support Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate professional to join our team as a Family Support Specialist. In this challenging and varied role, you will work closely with families who have been impacted by the youth justice system, providing them with the tools and support they need to thrive.
Your deep understanding of the complexities of family dynamics, combined with your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, will enable you to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and community partners. You will be responsible for delivering holistic case management services, identifying strengths, establishing goals, and reviewing progress towards achieving these goals.
In addition to your clinical expertise, you will possess a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity, allowing you to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families. Your experience in working in remote and rural settings will also be invaluable in this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver intensive case work, follow-up, and referrals to other specialist services
* Ensure the voices of children and young people are heard
* Identify strengths, establish goals, and review client progress
* Provide holistic case management and support to vulnerable and disadvantaged families
Requirements
* Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
* Strong report writing, analytical, and evaluation skills
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or significant experience working in a similar service
Benefits
* Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1) plus full salary packaging benefits
* Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum
* Supportive Managers and professional supervision training
* Support for workplace wellness and internal deployment opportunities
About Us
We are committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for our employees and client groups. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels supported and valued in our organisation.