Family Worker

Dungog Shire Community Centreis a small, independent Community Service organisation that has been supporting members of the Dungog Shire community since 1982.

We provide:

• DCJ-funded supports for children, young people and families.

• Emergency relief for people in crisis.

• Community centre facilities, support, referral, information and activities.

• Services Australia agency.

We are a respectful and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, genders, faiths, abilities and life experiences.

The Role - Family Worker

Due to internal promotion we are seeking a passionate, professional Family Worker to join our team on a permanent parttime contract of up to 26 hours per week, generally worked across 3–4 days, based at our Dungog office (103 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW 2420).

The role focuses on supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years and their families through:

• Case management and advocacy.

• Individual and family support.

• Group activities and skill-building programs.

• Facilitating connections to education, health and community services.

• Counselling & Mediation

• Safety Planning in the context of family violence

We support flexible work arrangements and are family-friendly in our approach.

About You We are looking for candidates who are:

• Self-motivated, professional and capable of managing workload and priorities.

• Committed to community-led, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.

• Respectful, inclusive and able to build positive relationships with young people, families, and

colleagues.

• Able to work both individually and collaboratively.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Social/Community Services, Youth Work, Counselling, Case Management) or significant relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with vulnerable children, young people and families.

• Understanding of mandatory reporting and child protection requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong time management skills, with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software.

• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a not-for-profit or community setting.

• Additional training (e.g. trauma-informed practice, parenting programs, group facilitation,

mediation etc).

• Experience planning and delivering activities/programs for children, young people and

families.

• Knowledge of issues impacting rural communities.

• Confidence using social media and/or design tools to promote programs

Benefits

**-**Friendly, professional and supportive team.

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

• Regular external professional supervision.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling.

• Access to a mindfulness and wellbeing app with guided meditation and self-care resources.

• Team building and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

• Salary packaging available.

• Remuneration under the SCHADS Award (Level 3–4, depending on qualifications and

experience).

Please submit your Resume, Cover letter and Statement Addressing the Criteria via Seek.

Direct any inquiries about these positions by email only to:

K ate Murphy, manager@dscc.net.au Please put the word Position in the email header.