Family Support Worker - Kids Connect (Fmhss)

26787 - Applications close Tuesday 12 March 2024
Located at headspace Morwell, Part-time or Full-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• You will be inspired and motivated by friendly, approachable and talented people who are positive and passionate about what they do
• $38.6942 per hour

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?
At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.
Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.
What you'll be doing in this role?
As a Family Support Worker you will provide intensive, short term and community education intervention to children and their families in the Latrobe Valley. This program provides direct support to children at risk of developing a mental health illness.
Your work will include:

• Kids connect provides flexible, responsive options for children and young people via three streams.
• Assisting children, young people and their families by assessment and identification of needs; practical assistance and home-based support; linking with other relevant services; and, targeted therapeutic groups.
• Assiting to raise awarness of the Kids Connect Program by delievering community based events.

What we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in in community services, children or family studies, mental health or similar
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What's in it for you?

• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Tenille Thorburn
Manager headspace Morwell & Youth Services
5136 8300
At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.
Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email
Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services.