Children’s Contact Service Worker

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary community organisation delivering a range of community programs focused on community development, social and economic inclusion, and social justice. This is achieved via high quality Community Education, Legal Services (Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre), our Neighbourhood House program, and our Children’s Contact Service, as well as a range of community development activities across commUnity+. Our programs work with people experiencing disadvantage and marginalization with the vision that everyone in the West has a safe place where they feel they belong and live the life they choose. 

The commUnity+ Children’s Contact Service (CCS) provides safe, neutral, onsite facilitated changeovers and supervised visits for children and their separated parents. The overall objective for CCS is to provide children with the opportunity of re-establishing or maintaining a meaningful relationship with both parents, when safe to do so.   

About the position 

This role will report to the respective Senior Social Worker of the site. Children’s Contact   Service Worker will assist in the delivery of services to clients within the Family Programs of Community Plus, primarily the Children’s Contact Service. 

This includes the facilitation of changeovers and supervised visits with a trauma-informed and child-focussed approach, in accordance with individual client agreements, CCS/organisational policy, program guidelines and the legislative frameworks. 

This position will be primarily based in Brunswick West and is available as a fixed term part time position averaging 25 hours per week including some work over weekends.  

Key Selection Criteria  

• Tertiary degree (minimum 3 years) in Social work or Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, or related field) is required 
• Demonstrated experience and ability in working with children, with an understanding of children’s development and their needs around contact issues. 
• Demonstrated case work social work or case management experience. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive communications and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 
• Demonstrable understanding of family law and its impact on families in conflict. 
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and to apply initiative to solving problems with minimal supervision. 

What we offer: 

• Flexible workplace arrangements 
• Salary packaging benefit 
• 40% off your membership at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC) 
• Opportunity to further develop your skills  
• Supportive and Inclusive team 
• Free parking onsite  

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same. 

To apply online, simply click on the Apply now button.  

Alternatively, you can forward your application via email to: **@comm-unityplus.org.au, using the subject line: Children’s Contact Service Worker  

Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria and a current resume.   

A copy of the Position Description can be found on our website under the ‘Working With Us’ tab and then by clicking on the 'Employment' section at www.comm-unityplus.org.au  

Applications close on Wednesday the 20 March 2024. For further information or a confidential discussion, please call Ruth Kerkhoff on 0437 585 *** from Wednesdays to Friday between 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm. 

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.