Intensive Family Services Worker

Doncare is seeking a suitably qualified person to join our Family Services’ team to deliver services under an exciting new program titled Intensive Family Services.

The Intensive Family Services response is aimed at families whose children are subject to Family Preservation or Family Reunification Orders. The intent is that Family Services will work intensively with families in partnership with Child Protection (and other services where required), to achieve Child Protection case plan goals. Child Protection will retain case management responsibility. Family Services will support families to meet case plan goals by promoting child safety, development and permanency, increasing parenting capacity and improving family functioning.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Family Services the successful applicant will join a team of dedicated staff and partner with them to promote Doncare’s mission and values and support our important work.

This is a fixed term contract position of 30.40 hours per week until 30th June 2018 with the possibility for extension past that date.

Download the position description or request that one is sent to you by emailing ian.clark@doncare.org.au Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Ian Clark on 9856 1500.

Doncare has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure the safety of all children in accordance with the Child Safe Standards and expects all staff to commit to this standard and understand their duty of care obligations. Mandatory pre-employment checks will be undertaken prior to commencement.