Family Support Specialist - Intensive Family Engagement Service
Family Support Specialist - Intensive Family Engagement Service
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Job Description
Across Tasmania children are facing more and more challenges to their development. Through our Intensive Family Engagement Service we provide critical support to families who need it most. Through a variety of programs and individual case management youll provide professional support to families with complex needs. This is your opportunity to help children reach their potential and give them a chance to thrive.
54 reasons is Australias leading child rights organisation no ordinary not-for-profit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement were here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity.
With the childs voice at the centre we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory and across regions remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference:
In this full-time maximum term position (12 months maternity leave cover) youll be part of the Intensive Family Engagement Service (IFES) working collaboratively with families who Child Safety Services have referred to IFES to ensure the best outcomes for the children are achieved. Based in Hobart youll work within our larger Family Support Services team and report to our Team Leader.
You will make an impact by:
- Working with a small number of families for up to 20 hours per week over a 20 week period
- Providing families with a coordinated professional family support service
- Providing case management support to families through outreach and home visits
- Building family capacity in a family partnership service model using strengths and family-centred approaches
- Providing evidence-based trauma-informed parenting information and education material
A place to feel valued:
Youre an experienced family support practitioner who is truly passionate about maximising opportunities for children to develop and thrive. Your ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations and your experience in similar roles will see you able to hit the ground running. Finally your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
This role requires:
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work Health or allied areas (or significant relevant experience)
- Demonstrated experience in case management working alongside families using partnership strengths-based and family-centred approaches
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
- Understanding of the importance of the early years and the impact of trauma on child development
A place to belong:
At 54 reasons we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong and proudly diverse whether in race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities backgrounds and talents embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation and offer a range of rewards for your effort including:
- Generous award rate salary (Level 5.1 currently $51.00 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure youre able to perform at your optimum
- Supportive Managers we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
- Support for workplace wellness including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Internal deployment and secondment opportunities and opportunities to progress within one of Australias largest non-profits
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Does this sound like the place for you
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the Apply section.
Applications Close: 12pm AEDT Monday 4th August 2025.
Position Description: Family Support Specialist IFES
For any queries about this position please contact the Team Leader Hamish Perry-Macleod on 0or . Information on the program and the team that the role works in can be found in our Program Profile.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at . Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact for further support.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
