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Family Time Worker

JuniorMid levelFull-timeHybridWollongong NSW 2500, AustraliaPosted 3 days agoVerified 2 months ago
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About the job

This job is about providing supervised contact for children and young people in out of home care, allowing them to maintain and develop relationships with their families in a safe environment. The impact of this role is significant, as it supports the emotional and social development of children while ensuring their safety. The team values collaboration, support, and a commitment to cultural competence.

You'll be responsible for

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Planning contact visits

Organising and scheduling contact visits for children and their families.
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Supervising contact visits

Overseeing contact visits to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
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Reporting on contact visits

Documenting observations and outcomes of contact visits for further assessment.

Key criteria

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Diploma in a child-related field

Possession of a relevant diploma to support child welfare.

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Understanding of Aboriginal culture

Knowledge of current issues faced by Aboriginal families.

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Experience in supervised contact

Demonstrated experience in out of home care or youth work.

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5 criteria for this job
Diploma in a child-related field
Possession of a relevant diploma to support child welfare.

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Understanding of Aboriginal culture
Knowledge of current issues faced by Aboriginal families.

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Experience in supervised contact
Demonstrated experience in out of home care or youth work.

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Understanding of child development
Knowledge of trauma impact and child abuse indicators.

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Crisis management skills
Experience managing challenging behavior and de-escalating crises.

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