Children Supervised Worker

The Children's Contact Service is a place for parents to engage in safe and friendly change-over / change-back and supervised contact in a relaxed, family environment. This position undertakes contact service duties with clients of the centre.

This role will:

• Facilitate the promotion of Family hopes Services within the community
• Be well-informed about other relevant and appropriate community services in the area to facilitate effective referrals
• Adhere to appropriate work practices to protect the confidentiality of clients
• Participate in program and service evaluations

Along with a tertiary qualification in counselling, community services or equivalent, we are looking for strong capabilities in Conflict Management, Interpersonal Skills and Ethics.

This position will be Casual and will require availability on weekends as well as during the week. This position may also require travel.

To learn more about our Children's Contact Service, please visit our website: https://www.familyhopes.com.au

ABOUT US:

Family Hopes is focused on working towards a better future. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Certificate IV in counselling, community services or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with families and children experiencing separation and family breakdown and high levels of family conflict
• Demonstrated experience working in one or more areas of clinical work, e.g. counselling, dispute resolution, relationship education, children's services, men's programs, family law, etc.
• Knowledge of child development, child protection, and family violence issues
• Demonstrated skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of children
• Willing to be available to work on weekends and flexibility within working hours
• A current Apply First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate, or willingness to attain one within the first three months of employment

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment

Contract length: 12 months

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $46.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Penalty rates

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (Required)