Job Description

Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position n

Family Support Worker - First Nations Identified Position

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Are you passionate about supporting First Nations families to build stronger, safer and healthier futures?

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We are seeking a Family Support Worker to provide culturally responsive early intervention, case management and practical support to vulnerable families and clients who may be at risk of entering the child protection system.

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Working across Bundaberg, North and South Burnett and the Fraser Coast, this role involves regular travel throughout the service region.

About the role n

You will work closely with clients, families, community services and government agencies to provide practical support and coordinated pathways to services.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Providing holistic case management and needs assessments
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- Delivering early intervention and family support strategies
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- Supporting families with parenting skills, safe environments and building family capacity
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- Linking clients with appropriate community, health and wellbeing services
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- Working collaboratively with Child Safety Service Centres and Regional Intake Services
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- Building strong professional relationships with relevant agencies and stakeholders
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- Maintaining clear, accurate and confidential client records
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- Supporting clients with referrals, education, practical assistance and approved transport
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- Participating in case management, supervision, training and debriefing sessions.
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About you n

To be considered, you will have either:

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- A minimum of 12 months' current relevant experience with appropriate qualifications, or
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- Approximately two years of extensive relevant experience.
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You will also bring:

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- A robust commitment to culturally appropriate support for First Nations individuals, families and communities
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- Good communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
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- Confidence using databases and Microsoft Office
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- A current driver's licence.
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- A Senior First Aid Certificate, Blue Card and Federal Police Check are required; however, the position description allows these to be completed upon employment.
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- A Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, or current study towards this qualification, is desirable.
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