Integrated Family Support Services (IFSS) Family Support Worker

• Fixed Term Parental Leave Contract 12 Months
• Fulltime position expected to commence in late June
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (prorata)
• $53.97 p/h Salary Packaging Benefits Super
• New Town based with travel to clients locations as required

Hobart City Mission (HCM) brings together people who want to give to and support those most in need in our local community through the provision of client focused holistic and innovative programs and services

Our Integrated Family Support Services (IFSS) program provides outreach support to enhance parenting skills and improve the wellbeing and safety of children. This is a voluntary service and referrals may come through from other services or directly from parents or guardians wishing to access extra support.

We are seeking a dynamic and professional people person to join our IFSS team as a Family Support Worker. You will be responsible for managing monitoring and prioritising families on your caseload which includes providing a range of developmental services to families assisting in the protection of atrisk children engaged in the program and identifying with families where referrals are required to support families in meeting their identified goals.

You will be responsible for the following:

Provide relevant information to the client and their families about the program at the time of referral

Support clients with selfimprovement building resilience and developing life skills.

Assess the family function parenting capacity and the developmental levels of infants children and adolescents

Ensure children are safe and levels of risk are being monitored

Refer families to appropriate follow up and longterm services as needed

To be successful you will demonstrate the following:

Degree or Diploma in Social Work or similar field with 35 years relevant experience

Demonstrated ability to work with 018 year olds and families with an understanding of child and adolescent development

Understanding of the relevant Acts Regulations and policies associated with working with children and families at risk

Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness family violence alcohol and other drugs mental health issues child development/milestones

Demonstrated understanding of traumainformed practice

Personal resilience along with flexibility passion and purpose

A calm and reassuring manner that enhances a safe environment

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills engaging with families

Excellent listening skills with ability to quickly assess and respond to risks

Demonstrated ability to show initiative prioritise and problem solve in difficult situations

Your dedication and commitment are rewarded in:

Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of our families

Generous salary packaging benefits

A friendly/supportive/professional development work environment

HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.

Applications must include a cover letter (1 Page) and resume outlining your suitability for the role. More information about the role can be found in the Position Description on our website. Applications can be made via Seek or by emailing and clearly marked IFSS Family Support Worker.

The successful applicant must have a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category).

If youd like more information about the role or the application process take a look at the Position Description on our website or call Jess on.

Applications close 10am Wednesday 14th May 2025.