Family Coach - Sure Steps
We are seeking to appoint an experienced family worker for this innovative program. Family Coaches aim to help vulnerable families identify their asp
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: YFS Ltd
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-7150-6395
Fax: +61-2-9352-6641
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Detail information about job Family Coach - Sure Steps. Terms and conditions vacancy
YFS is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of services to the people of Logan and surrounds. We cater to people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or want to improve their circumstance. YFS also champions social enterprise, with four of varying size and purpose.
Slacks Creek
Family Coach - Sure Steps
Permanent Part Time (24 hours per week)
Annual $69,724 – 73,754 pro rata
(plus superannuation and salary sacrifice options available)
We are seeking to appoint an experienced family worker for this innovative program. Family Coaches aim to help vulnerable families identify their aspirations for their young children through a focus on developmental needs. They work to assist families to thrive, by mentoring and supporting them to build real independence and participation. The successful applicant will be versatile, robust, agile and able to work in a team environment.
The successful applicant will have:
- Knowledge, skills and experience in working with families with children aged 0 – 8
- Knowledge of childhood development and how to address family and household concerns
- Knowledge of the underlying individual, family and societal issues impacting parents’ caring for their children and maintaining stable housing tenure
- An appropriate framework for assessment and intervention in relation to family violence and child protection
- Proven experience and professional ability to problem solve and resolve conflict whilst working as part of a team and/or independently
- Ability to relate to clients and their families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Applicants are initially required to submit a resume and a one page covering letter expressing interest in the position and alignment with the position description’s qualifications.
Position Description and application information is available via
- www.yfs.org.au
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 23 July 2018
Interview date: Friday 27 July 2018