Integrated Family Services Worker
Temporary Part Time until 29th August 2022

16.5 Hours per week

Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

This role will provide in home and community interventions in a child centred and family focussed way. The program aims to support families to ensure the best and social, emotional, education and health outcomes for their children.

The role will :

Actively engage with children, youth and families to offer case work, counselling and care coordination keeping the safety of the child paramount.

Conduct needs and risk assessments to identify health, wellbeing and safety needs in a strengths based, child centred and family focussed way. Support families in their understanding of child development and enable them to develop positive parenting skills. Work with families to improve their relationship, communication and problem solving skills. Develop partnerships with universal and secondary services to support families.  

What’s required? 

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in social work or welfare studies. 
• Current Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check. 
• Experience and skills in providing support and casework to families and children using a variety of intervention skills. Expertise in areas of Mental Health or Alcohol and other Drugs or Disability and or Family Violence.
• Experience in child centered family inclusive practice. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with variable workload demands. 
• Ability to relate and communicate comfortably with people from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. 
• Experience in developing facilitating and working with groups. 
• Ability to provide confidential, flexible and responsive support in a variety of settings. 
• An understanding of issues related to families at risk. 
• A knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection system and Orange Door. 
• Willingness to participate in further training and professional development. 
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills and computer literacy. 
• Able to work flexible hours eg/7 am to 7 pm.

Applications close Monday 24th January 2022.

To apply or for further information visit: https://colacareahealth.mercury.com.au 

Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check and participation in CAH’s Immunisation Program

 We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.