Family Services Worker

• Full time – 12 months from date of recruitment;
• This position is based in Carlton and Braybrook;
• Generous salary packaging options where eligible which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay;
• Work within an ambitious and fast paced environment and join a team with a heart! Love what you do!

The roles are suited to applicants who are passionate about working in a rewarding field. You must be adaptable, capable of dealing with change and enjoy working within a team environment. Demonstrated experience working in a similar role will be an advantage.

As a member of the Integrated Family Services team, the Family Services worker will work in partnership with children, young people and families toward developing a care plan to achieve mutual goals to reduce any risks posed to children and young people’s safety and wellbeing.

The Family Services worker will be required to:

• Address protective concerns and enhance family functioning whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child/children, young people and family members effective care planning, case practice and ongoing assessment and liaison;
• Manage clinical risk according to the “Best Interests” framework;
• Liaise and, where necessary, consult with Community Based Child Protection Practitioner (CBCPP);
• Liaise effectively with the Western Integrated Family Services Alliance in support of a productive partnership model; and
• This role may also require intake and assessment/holding work within the Child FIRST team as directed.

About You

Offering a collaborative approach and enthusiastic attitude, your skills and experience include:

• A curious and positive approach to your work life, continuously striving to contribute to the growth and development of cohealth as a provider of choice;
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility to membership of AASW;
• Proven capacities to work effectively with women impacted by family violence and their children;
• An understanding of legislations that relate to child safety, Victorian Child Protection systems and Case Practice framework;
• Experience developing goal directed approach to care planning via a Child and Family Action plan and review within specific timelines; and
• An understanding of the family violence, mental health, drug and alcohol and child protection sector, desirable

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If this describes you, then here at cohealth, we have an opportunity that will challenge you, motivate you and revitalise your passion for healthcare.