Parent Coordinator - Family Is Forever

Anglicare WA; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

12% superannuation

Flexible, family-friendly conditions

Leave accrual eligibility

Job summary

Anglicare WA is seeking a Part-time Parent Coordinator for the Family is Forever program based in Gosnells. The role involves intake, assessment, education and support for separated parents and their children, within a trauma-informed framework.

Working across Monday, Tuesday and Friday, you will conduct risk assessments, plan safety, and facilitate groups while collaborating with stakeholders to provide coordinated services.

Qualifications

• Experience providing intake and assessments with families.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and safety planning.
• Experience facilitating groups and delivering educational programs.
• Knowledge of family and domestic violence issues.
• Commitment to child-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, assessment, referral, education and support services for separated parents and their children.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning, and support goal setting and case planning.
• Provide follow-up support and facilitate psycho-educational groups for parents and children.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure families receive coordinated and responsive assistance.
• Support families within a person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe framework.
• Participate in program delivery and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Skills

Intake and assessments

Risk assessments

Group facilitation

Brief counselling

DV awareness

Family systems & child development

Stakeholder engagement

Ethical practice

Education

Degree in Social Work or related

Job description

Introduction

• Permanent part-time opportunity (0.5 FTE, 18.75 hours per week) based in Gosnells
• Support families navigating separation and co-parenting challenges
• Flexible work pattern across Monday, Tuesday and Friday
• $104,188.50pro rata + 12% superannuation + salary packaging benefits

Description

Reach Further With Us

The Family is Forever program supports parents and children to navigate separation, strengthen co-parenting relationships and improve outcomes for children. Through professional, confidential and child-focused services, we help families move from surviving to thriving.

As the Parent Coordinator - Family is Forever, you will provide intake, assessment, referral, education and support services for separated parents and their children. Working within a person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe framework, you will assist families to identify their needs, access appropriate supports and build positive pathways forward.

You will conduct risk assessments and safety planning, support goal setting and case planning, provide follow-up support and facilitate psycho-educational groups for parents and children. You will also work closely with stakeholders and support services to ensure families receive coordinated and responsive assistance.

This is a permanent part-time position (0.5 FTE, 18.75 hours per week) based in Gosnells. The role is generally worked across Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with some flexibility. The successful applicant must be available to work Monday evenings while the Family is Forever group program is running (four 8-week terms per year).

Skills And Experiences

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience providing intake and assessments with families
• Knowledge and experience completing risk assessments and safety planning
• Experience facilitating groups and delivering educational programs
• Brief counselling experience
• Knowledge of family and domestic violence issues
• Knowledge of family systems, child development and trauma
• Commitment to child-focused and child-inclusive practice
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• An ethical and professional approach to practice

The successful applicant must also have:

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Counselling or a related discipline
• A current National Police Clearance
• A current WA Driver's Licence
• A current WA Working with Children Check

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. The organisation may seek to request an international police clearance if necessary. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact and Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact on the lives of children and families experiencing separation and family change.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:

• $104,188.50 per annum pro rata + 12% superannuation
• Flexible, family-friendly working conditions
• Great workplace culture
• Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum
• Additional 3 days (pro rata) leave per year and ability to purchase additional leave
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.

But don't take our word for it! Explore our Story Feed and hear from our staff about what makes Anglicare WA such a great place to work!

Safeguarding Children & Young People:

Anglicare WA is committed to empowering children and young people to feel safe, valued and respected. We have zero tolerance for harm or neglect, and take our legal, ethical and community responsibilities seriously. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

Inclusive:

We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart:

Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.