Contact Worker, Children's Contact Service at Interrelate

Job description

CHILDREN'S CONTACT SERVICE (Taree)

Casual roles available
Taree & Port Macquarie location
Hourly rates (including loading) : $36.74ph (Mon-Sat) and $44.09ph (Sun) + 9.5% super

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Contact Worker to join our Children's Contact Service at Taree. The Children's Contact Service is a place for parents to engage in safe and friendly change-over and change-back in a relaxed, family environment. This position undertakes contact service duties with clients of both the Taree and Port Macquarie centres and will include regular weekend work (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays).

Key Requirements

• Attainment of, or working towards relevant tertiary qualifications in behavioural or social science, social work or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working with families and children experiencing separation and family breakdown and high levels of family conflict
• Demonstrated experience working in one or more areas of clinical work (e.g. counselling, dispute resolution, relationship education, children's services, men's programs, family law etc.)
• Knowledge of child development, child protection and family violence issues
• Demonstrated skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of the children
• Willing to be available to work on weekends and flexibility within working hours

To reward staff for their 100% commitment we offer competitive employment conditions in the industry including:

• Salaries pitched at the top end of the market
• Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources
• Access to support through the Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in role
• Excellent working environment

Closing date: COB (5pm) Thursday, 6 April 2017

All Interrelate positions require a satisfactory clearance of relevant Police & Working with Children checks as Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government