Family Services Worker

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Family Services Worker

Position number: 2668  

Reference number: 11440

Closing date: 11:45 pm, Sunday 29 July 2018

• Full-Time temporary position until 30 June 2020  
• $70,030.22 – $81,475.30 + super
• Regular RDO available

Do you have a passion for providing excellent support and valuable services? Are you interested in making a positive impact to the lives of individuals within our Community?  If so, the role of a Family Services Worker within the Family & Children Services Department at Moonee Valley City Council may be a great prospect for you.

Our Family Services programs are responsible for the coordination, advice, education and delivery of a broad range of services for both families and children. As these positions are funded by specific State Government grants, you will be responsible for delivering and implementing a range of Family Services Programs in line with the relevant legislation, guidelines and procedures. Promoting the safety, stability and development of children, young people and their families enhancing child, family, community connectedness and resilience are also strong components of these positions.

Reporting to the Team Leader Family Services, you will:

• Deliver a range of Family Services programs and initiatives within the legislative and practice context outlined by the Strategic Framework for Family Services, 2007 and the Children Youth and Families Act, 2005
• Provide services to families aligned with the DHHS Human Services Standards: empowerment, access and engagement, wellbeing and participation
• Encourage children, families and carers to enhance their social networks and connectedness with their community and culture
• Actively participate in the promotion of Moonee Valley Family Services across the health, education and welfare sector.

The successful applicant will hold a tertiary qualification in Human Services or related field combined with experience working with vulnerable children, youth and families in the provision of support and skill development services.

Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We encourage those from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Interested in applying?
Moonee Valley City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability.

Visit our current vacancies page at https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au and apply using our online system.

In applying for this position you are requested to please include a Covering Letter and address the Key Selection Criteria in addition to your Resume. Please note that applications that do not include these may not be considered.

For further information please view the Position Description or contact Vicky Harrington, Team Leader Family Services, on 9243 1047.