Family Services Worker
Reference number: 10105
Closing date: 11:00pm, Sunday 5 November 2023
- 1 temporary part-time position available
- 30.4 hours per week
- Salary in line with Band 6, starting from $46.44 (commensurate with experience) plus 11% superannuation
- Enjoy the benefits of working within the Victorian Local Government Sector
- Join a supportive team environment where professional development is encouraged!
The Opportunity
This exciting opportunity will see you delivering a range of Family Services programs and initiatives to children and families within Moonee Valley.
Reporting directly to the Team Leader Family Services, you will be responsible for the following:
- Working alongside the universal service system in Moonee Valley to deliver a collaborative, integrated service response focusing on positive outcomes for children and their families in most need of support
- Offering Integrated Family Services case management to children and families delivering support, information, advice, referral, advocacy, parenting workshops, group work and activities to children, families and carers.
In a typical day, a Family Services Worker might:
- Use a creative approach to arrange a visit with a reluctant new family
- Build rapport to carry out a parenting assessment within a client's home
- Review plans to support a family's goals with the Team Leader
- Consult with Child Protection
- Participate in a reflective practice group supervision session with your team members
About You
To be suitable for this position, you will possess:
- An understanding of the Best Interests Assessment and Case Practice Framework and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Well developed skills in strengths based, family sensitive practice, rapport building and engagement with children and families
- High level risk assessment skills and a comprehensive understanding of risk and protective factors within the context of child and family work
- Current Working with Children Check and Victorian Driver's Licence
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria found in the Position description. Applications that do not meet this criteria may not be considered.
For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Vicky Harrington, Team Leader Family Services on 03 9243 1047
In line with Council policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
