Family Support Workers

Offshore Staff Assist; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Staff Assist is seeking dedicated individuals to aid Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing essential services and support to families in Victoria. The role involves assessing clients’ needs and developing, planning, and implementing educational, training, and support programs.

The position requires an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or an equivalent combination of experience, with at least three years of relevant experience or on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma is required.
• English language requirement: IELTS 5.0 overall with 4.5 in each component or equivalent exemptions.
• Additional relevant experience or on‑the‑job training may substitute formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and develop, plan, and implement educational, training and support programs.
• Conduct interviews with clients to understand challenges.
• Monitor and report on client progress.
• Refer clients to other agencies for additional assistance.
• Evaluate community needs and available resources across health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and services.
• Liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses to discuss issues and promote resources.
• Provide support to families, and care for children and disabled individuals in various settings.
• Supervise offenders on probation and parole.
• Assist young people with social, emotional, and financial issues.
• Prepare funding submissions and reports to government bodies and agencies.

Education

AQF Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma / Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking dedicated individuals to assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing essential services and support to families.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role includes assessing clients' needs and developing, planning, and implementing educational, training, and support programs.


• Conducting interviews with clients to understand the nature and extent of their challenges.


• Consistently monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients.


• Referring clients to other agencies for additional assistance when needed.


• Evaluating the needs of the community and resources available for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other facilities and services.


• Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies, and private businesses to discuss community issues and promote awareness of available resources and services.


• Providing support to families, as well as education and care for children and disabled individuals in adult service units, group housing, and government institutions.


• Supervising offenders on probation and parole.


• Assisting young people in dealing with social, emotional, and financial issues.


• Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Skills equivalent to an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) are necessary.


• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed.


• In some instances, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required alongside formal qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

• An overall IELTS band score of 5.0 or equivalent is required, with a minimum of 4.5 in each test component.


• Exemptions from the English language proficiency requirement are available for \"exempt applicants.\" Further details can be found on the \"English Language Requirements\" page.

Skill Assessment Requirement:

• Qualifications and/or experience must be assessed and certified by a relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification.


• The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) is the designated skills assessing authority for this role. More information can be found at (