Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position

Seed Employment; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seed Employment is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide culturally responsive early intervention, case management and practical support to First Nations families across Bundaberg, North and South Burnett and the Fraser Coast. Regular travel within the service region is involved.

You will collaborate with families, community services and government agencies to connect clients to services, build capacity and support safe home environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' current relevant experience, or approximately two years of extensive relevant experience.
• Commitment to culturally appropriate support for First Nations individuals, families and communities.
• Good communication, interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Current driver's licence.
• Senior First Aid Certificate, Blue Card and Federal Police Check are required; however, these can be completed upon employment.
• Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or current study towards this qualification, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing holistic case management and needs assessments
• Delivering early intervention and family support strategies
• Supporting families with parenting skills, safe environments and building family capacity
• Linking clients with appropriate community, health and wellbeing services
• Working collaboratively with Child Safety Service Centres and Regional Intake Services
• Building strong professional relationships with relevant agencies and stakeholders
• Maintaining clear, accurate and confidential client records
• Supporting clients with referrals, education, practical assistance and approved transport
• Participating in case management, supervision, training and debriefing sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Driving licence

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Senior First Aid Certificate

Blue Card

Federal Police Check

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position

Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position

Are you passionate about supporting First Nations families to build stronger, safer and healthier futures?

We are seeking a Family Support Worker to provide culturally responsive early intervention, case management and practical support to vulnerable families and clients who may be at risk of entering the child protection system.

Working across Bundaberg, North and South Burnett and the Fraser Coast, this role involves regular travel throughout the service region.

About the role

You will work closely with clients, families, community services and government agencies to provide practical support and coordinated pathways to services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing holistic case management and needs assessments
• Delivering early intervention and family support strategies
• Supporting families with parenting skills, safe environments and building family capacity
• Linking clients with appropriate community, health and wellbeing services
• Working collaboratively with Child Safety Service Centres and Regional Intake Services
• Building strong professional relationships with relevant agencies and stakeholders
• Maintaining clear, accurate and confidential client records
• Supporting clients with referrals, education, practical assistance and approved transport
• Participating in case management, supervision, training and debriefing sessions.

About you

To be considered, you will have either:

• A minimum of 12 months' current relevant experience with appropriate qualifications, or
• Approximately two years of extensive relevant experience.

You will also bring:

• A strong commitment to culturally appropriate support for First Nations individuals, families and communities
• Good communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
• Confidence using databases and Microsoft Office
• A current driver's licence.
• A Senior First Aid Certificate, Blue Card and Federal Police Check are required; however, the position description allows these to be completed upon employment.
• A Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or current study towards this qualification, is desirable.