Casual Program Worker CYF

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

We are seeking a Program, Worker to join our Family Connect in Schools team on a Casual Contract in Coffs Harbour to help make a positive social change, together.

The Program Worker for Family connect in schools (FCIS) will have a key role in the delivery of high-quality services to families and children accessing both primary and secondary Catholic Schools. 

Why join us?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits

What you'll be doing

• A key focus will be to work alongside the Diocese school team within their policies, protocols and processes to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and their families/carers by supporting healthy, safe and thriving home environments.  
• Family Connect in schools is an early intervention service providing timely information and advice, appropriate warm referrals and practical assistance to children, young people and families
• The role will include completing intake and/or risk assessments, case coordination and linking families into support services while having a child safety lens about your work.

What we're looking for

• A deep understanding of the challenges that face families, children and young people, particularly those in marginalised groups.
• The ability to achieve positive outcomes for families within a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong administration skills with a focus on data entry and case noting.
• Knowledge of local support services and referral pathways.
• Experience of working with a child safety lens.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, education, psychology, social work, early childhood, social welfare or similar.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in education, health, psychology, social work, social science or social welfare, health promotion or similar 
• Experience providing high-quality Intake, Assessment and Referrals for families, children and young people in a school environment
• Experience providing high quality Case Management support to families experiencing a myriad of challenges, underpinned by a child focused safety lens

Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

Please read about the role in the Position Description, click here (If you are viewing this advert on SEEK, the position description will be available for review after you click "Apply")

How to Apply:
Please upload an up-to-date resume with your working experience, along with a cover letter showcasing how you align with the role requirements, Social Futures values and why the role is of interest to you.  

We review applications as they are submitted, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
For more information about Social Futures please visit our website https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Ashleigh Howe - 04•• ••• 777

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