Family Support Workers

Offshore Staff Assist; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Staff Assist is seeking dedicated individuals to assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing essential services and support to families. Responsibilities include assessing clients, conducting interviews, monitoring progress, and referring to agencies as needed.

The role requires AQF level qualifications (or equivalent) and a minimum of three years experience, with ACWA assessment as the designated authority.

Qualifications

• AQF level qualification or higher in a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
• ACWA or equivalent assessment required; relevant skills assessment by ACWA.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and develop, implement educational, training, and support programs.
• Conduct client interviews to understand challenges.
• Monitor and report on client progress.
• Refer clients to other agencies for additional assistance.
• Evaluate community needs and local resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other services.
• Liaise with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private entities to discuss community 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 youths with social, emotional and financial issues.
• Prepare submissions for funding and reports to government bodies and other 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 (