Family Support Worker – School-Hours, Part-Time

Mission Australia; Young; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Free external confidential counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Additional annual leave

Mission Australia days off

Job summary

Mission Australia are seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Young, NSW. This role provides wraparound support to families, delivering case management and parenting programs during school hours (9:30 AM - 2:30 PM) with holiday flexibility.

The role focuses on engaging families at risk, developing tailored support plans, and promoting child safety and well-being. A Diploma or higher in relevant fields is required, with First Aid/ CPR, a NSW driver's licence,

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma Qualifications or higher in Community Services, Mental Health, AOD and/or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in case management and the delivery of living skills and / or parenting programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues facing vulnerable families and their children.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current NSW Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Medicare Mental Health Centre to engage families who are at risk of significant harm.
• Provide strengths based holistic case management practice to families experiencing mental health challenges
• Conduct assessments to identify the needs of families
• Develop and implement tailored support plans to address identified needs
• Offer guidance and resources to families to promote healthy and safe environments for children.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of families and children within the community.
• Support parents to implement strategies and develop the necessary skills and resources.
• Facilitate evidence based parenting programs for families.
• Provide on-call services for the program when required
• Document all client services and maintain accurate and up to date client files,
• Work under general direction with Mission Australia and Medicare Mental Health Centre to ensure that program guidelines are adhered to.

Skills

Case management

Family support

Children welfare

First Aid & CPR

Education

Diploma or higher in Community Services / Mental Health / AOD

Job description

Mission Australia are seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Young, NSW. This role provides wraparound support to families, delivering case management and parenting programs during school hours (9:30 AM - 2:30 PM) with holiday flexibility.

The role focuses on engaging families at risk, developing tailored support plans, and promoting child safety and well-being. A Diploma or higher in relevant fields is required, with First Aid/ CPR, a NSW driver's licence,