Family Contact and OoHC Support Worker

Anglicare Victoria; Morwell; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria is seeking dedicated applicants to support children, youth, and families. The role aligns with our Prevent, Protect, Empower pillars, and includes shifts on weeknights and weekends to meet client needs.

Applicants must have a Certificate IV in Community Services or a related field, a full Victorian Drivers Licence, and the ability to work with diverse backgrounds in challenging situations. Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Community Services or related field.
• Full Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Understanding impact of violence on families and trauma.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with diverse groups, including in crisis situations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work independently or in a team.

Skills

Communication

Crisis response

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Job description

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• Certificate IV in Community Services or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Youth Work or similar
• Full Victorian Drivers Licence
• An understanding of the impact of violence on families and resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, particularly in crisis and/or challenging situations – using a non-judgemental approach and a commitment to social justice principles.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills when working under pressure combined with the ability to work independently and co-operatively within a team structure.
• Ability to work flexibily. We require candidates willing and able to work shifts both within and outside normal business hours on weeknights and/or weekends.

Applications close Friday 20th of November

For further information please contact Jacquie Booth on 0458 400 ***

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.