Young Mothers for Young Women Family Support and Advocacy Worker
Seeking a Young Mother for Young Women Targeted Family Support Worker to provide support to young women, 25 years & under, their partners & children.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Micah Projects
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-5446-4599
Fax: +61-8-6659-7319
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Detail information about job Young Mothers for Young Women Family Support and Advocacy Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 12 month, full time locum position
- Supporting young pregnant and parenting women
- Service Located in Coorparoo
Program Description:
The Family Support and Advocacy Team assists young women who are aged twenty five years and under pregnant and/or parenting, their partners and children in the Brisbane City Council region. The program provides a two generation approach meeting the needs of the parents and the children together. We recognize issues related to health, social isolation, employment, education, income and housing are interconnected and solutions require an integrated approach.
The Family Support Team provides planned support through outreach strategies to families who are referred because they have high and complex needs, contact with the Department of Child Safety or because they are unable to access other services in the community. The Family Support Team work alongside these families to improve family functioning, encourage positive parent-child interactions and build connection for young families to their local community. The team also advocate with families through the systems which significantly impact on their lives, such as child protection, family law, domestic violence orders, justice, income support, education, housing and healthcare. We work in partnership with the Mater Mothers Hospital in the provision of integrated support.
The program provides a two generation approach meeting the needs of the parents and the children together and using Parent as Teachers (PAT) as the service model.
‘Parents as Teachers’ is an evidence-based model that works with parents with children aged 0-5 years providing an early childhood home visiting program as well as group connections designed to support parents around child development, parent child interactions and family functioning.
The Organisation:
Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
The Role:
We are seeking a Young Mother for Young Women Targeted Family Support Worker to provide support to young women, 25 years and under, their partners and children. This is a locum, full time position for a period of 12 months with a minimum of 38 hours of work available per week, and is classified under the SCHADS Award at a Level 4.
To be considered for this position, you must follow these steps:
- Copy and paste the following link in to your web browser: http://micahprojects.applynow.net.au/jobs/MICAH72
- Enter your Personal Details and answer the questions that make up the Selection Criteria.
- Upload your resume and cover letter when prompted.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 26 July 2018.