Family Services Practitioner

Family Services Practitioner - Morwell Park/ Morwell Central Primary SchoolsMake a real and lasting impact in our community4 weeks annual leave increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years continuous service$84,006- $90,382/annum base salary + vehicle & fuel card + generous NFP packaging available (up to $15,900/annum)We Are Key Assets AustraliaKey Assets is a leading not-for-profit,children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide services including foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.A little about the roleAs aFamily Services Practitioner, you will provide specialised support, care and education to enhance parents/caregivers parenting capacity. You will be required to work in partnership to increase parents/caregivers'' knowledge, skills and experience and promote their childrens ongoing health, development and safety.Additional responsibilities include:Promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people by supporting and building capacity of parents responsible for their careImplementing program response by working with Families in our Key to Care FrameworkFacilitate groups and provide early parenting education and support to enhance parenting competenciesImproving parenting knowledge and skills to meet the health, development, safety and wellbeing of their childrenProviding specialist responses to those children and families at riskWorking in an assertive outreach model, in partnership with parents and members of the KEY CARE TEAM to help identify risk and safety concerns within a familyWorking collaboratively to address any concerns; with the goal of improving the safety and well-being of children to enable them to remain with their families.The base salary for this position is $84,006.00 - $90,382.50 per annum + super + vehicle & fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum.This position is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, co-located at Morwell Park and Morwell Central Primary Schools.About youTo be successful in this role, youll come with:Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Development, Maternal Child Health or equivalent qualification in Human Services.Experience and confidence with facilitating group sessions and building relationship with parents who may be wary of services.Experience working with families in the health and welfare sector, and early years parenting.Experience working in community settings such as family services or early years education.An understanding of childhood development and trauma.Achild centred approach, and strengths based in their practice with parents and caregivers to achieve positive, lasting outcomes for children and their families.Tenacity, diligence and resilience - with the ability to adopt a creative approach to problem solving in a fast-paced environment.My Key AssetsThe health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work just ask us!Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance and offer 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years continuous service with us!Professional Development: digital eLearning and face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. Youll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!The fine printFor further information, please contact Sara Green, Team Manager at **********@keyassets.org.auSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold a valid WWCC and COVID vaccination or valid exemption.Full drivers license and travel within the region/state required.Due to the nature of our work, we operate an on-call roster. As such, willingness to participate in our on-call services is essential.If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Be careful - Dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don''t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile.Dont have a Jora account? Register with:Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs? #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-10-20