Case Worker Post Separation Services
Job No:
Berry2904
Location:
Shepparton, VIC
- Exciting position in our Post Separation Services team
- Shepparton location
- Permanent, part time (0.8EFT) role
Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
The Post Separation Services program offers a variety of services that supports separated parents who are experiencing entrenched conflict. The aim of the program is to help reduce the impact it has on children and assists parents to implement and manage cooperative parenting arrangements.
About the role:
We are seeking a Case Worker to help deliver, coordinate and promote the Post Separation Co-operative Parenting Program and to assist in the delivery of Post Separation Services, including intake and client support.
About you:
The Case Worker Post Separation Services will have;
- A good understanding of issues relevant to parental conflict, family separation, domestic violence, child abuse, and court orders.
- Strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate knowledge of culturally sensitive practice and child development theory.
- Relevant service delivery experience of not less than 12 months.
- A minimum level of intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services or similar.
- A Cert IV Training and Assessment would be viewed as desirable.
What Berry Street can offer you:
- A thorough induction program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A great friendly environment
- Employee assistance program
- Focus on positive work/life balance
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- An organisation that cares about you
For further information about this position, please refer to the position description.
Queries to Helena Browning, Senior Manager Community Partnerships on (03) 5822 8100
Applications including resume, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted by 11pm Wednesday, 02 January 2019
To download the Position Description, please click here
To download the Key Selection Criteria template, please click here
Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.