Family Support Worker - Mornington Island

Your Opportunity

The Tertiary Family Support program actively engages vulnerable families experiencing multiple and complex needs during times of heightened vulnerability to minimise or prevent a family from entering or re-entering the statutory child protection system. We work with families in their homes and communities, using a strengths-based case planning approach to build safety, well being and belonging and facilitate effective and sustainable change in families.

Your key responsibilities will be to :

• Engage with families and work together to develop effective plans for long-term positive outcomes
• Providing therapeutic intervention to support case plans
• Actively work with families to identify goals that will promote safety, well-being and belonging for their children
• Engage families in their homes and at other suitable locations to actively and proactively overcome barriers to engagement
• Undertaking case management including reviews, reporting and administration functions
• Create and update individualised case management files for all clients
• Work with colleagues and other agencies to conduct group learning and reflection sessions such as parenting and budgeting
• Coordinate and participate in stakeholder meetings with other services and clients
• Participate actively in community network meetings

Requirements for Success

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children / vulnerable people.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

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