ACT Government Hiring for Child and Family Worker Job at Canberra Full Time

Child and Family Centres provide a range of universal and targeted services based on the needs of children and their families, with a strong emphasis on providing outreach services in homes, schools and the community. The Centres are staffed by professionals, including social workers, psychologists, and early childhood educators, and are designed to provide a range of support programs to assist parents, carers and young children (pre-birth to 8 years).

The position is responsible for providing effective culturally proficient interventions for children and families, including group programs. As part of an integrated team, the Child and Family Workers will also identify, develop, implement and evaluate community development and education initiatives that work to strengthen the community for optimal child development outcomes. This position will work from the Centres and in outreach settings such as schools and early childhood settings. They will be responsible for establishing effective and sustainable partnerships across schools, communities, government and non-government agencies and the business sector.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Essential qualifications and experience:

• At least three years’ experience in a relevant field of case management working with children and families.
• Currents drivers’ licence is essential.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the social and economic issues affecting children, young people and their families within the ACT Government.
• Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) ACT 2011 will be required

For further information on Working with Vulnerable people registrations refer to: www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2011-44/default.asp and https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804

Highly Desirable Qualification and Experience:

• A relevant degree in a closely related field (e.g.early childhood education, social science/welfare)

Additional information:

• Educational, suitability and professional qualification checks may be carried out prior to employment.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and maybe used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection method: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit your written response of no more than four pages to the Position Requirements (Selection Criteria) in the attached Position Description, a current curriculum vitae and details of two referees

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This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

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