Advertised Positions

• 2 Temporary positions available
• Salary from $78,641 + Superannuation (pro rata)
• Flexible Working Conditions
• Applications close Friday 25 October 2024

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Children, Youth and Family Services Department is dedicated to delivering exceptional services to a vibrant and well-connected community.  We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing outstanding support to children, youth and families.

About the Position

The Early Years and Family Services team have temporary full and/or part time positions available for qualified and experienced Family Services Workers.  This position is responsible for support of families with children 0-18 in the form of assessment, in home parenting support, information provision, counselling, and referral

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of relevant theoretical and practice frameworks for working with children, young people and families
• Advanced skills in the area of family and parenting support
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, case management, outreach and counselling
• Demonstrated skills in the application of a range of family intervention models
• Experience in risk assessment
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, group work and mediation
• Ability to develop strategies to assist families with practical parenting education and skill building
• Proven skills with working with families with infants, children and adolescents

Requirements

• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in a Human Services discipline or other relevant discipline
• Qualification and current registration in Social Work, Psychology or other related field
• Several years’ experience working in the human services field with an emphasis on working with families with complex needs
• Training and experience in working with families who are at risk
• Experience providing, mediation, counselling, crisis intervention and other solution focused intervention strategies

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 25 October 2024 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Geraldine Ryan at Geraldine.Ryan@monash.vic.gov.au  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.