Family Time Worker - Murrumbidgee, Far West & Western NSW

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Family Time Worker - Murrumbidgee, Far West & Western NSW Division: Northern CPPYJ Location: Albury, Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Griffith, Leeton, Tumut, Wagga Wagga, Dareton, Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes and Walgett Employment type: Casual Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2: $40.26ph - $43.77ph plus casual loading & superannuation Are you passionate about supporting children and families within your community? We are looking for dedicated people who are committed to creating positive change and strengthening family connections. Your role This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team and support DCJ in building a dedicated workforce for supervising family time. As a Family Time Worker, you'll supervise and support family time visits between children and young people in out-of-home care and their families. You’ll ensure the safety and well-being of children during these visits, transport them to various locations, and communicate effectively with everyone. Your role includes recording observations, providing basic coaching to parents, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with DCJ policies. You'll also handle administrative tasks to support team operations and ensure efficient service delivery. What you’ll do Supervise family time visits, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people, getting support from your Team Leader as needed. Communicate with children, young people, and families in a culturally sensitive manner to facilitate positive interactions during family time and transport. Transport children, young people, and occasionally parents or carers to various locations, including family time visits. Record observations and prepare documentation following supervised visits, ensuring accuracy and adherence to DCJ guidelines. Support administrative tasks to contribute to the efficient operation of the team and service delivery. What we’re looking for Effective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with children, young people, and families, while maintaining professional boundaries. Cultural Understanding: Demonstrated understanding and respect for cultural differences, with experience in culturally sensitive interactions. Organisational Skills: Strong skills in documentation and administrative tasks, with experience using relevant technology and maintaining accurate records. Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to manage stress-related behaviour and navigate complex family dynamics while maintaining a professional demeanour. DCJ works with families and children from a diverse group of cultures and backgrounds. We encourage applications from diverse cultural backgrounds. Language skills are desirable. Current NSW driver’s licence Working with Children Check clearance. First aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one before commencing in role. The role may require some evening and weekend work. What We Offer A challenging and rewarding career. Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities. Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs Ability to progress to other roles in the department. Applications close: Monday 10th February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST If you would like to hear more about the team and role as well as the recruitment process, join us for one of our upcoming information sessions by registering below. Session 1: Tuesday 28th January 2025 (5:30pm AEST) Session 2 (Yarn Up for our Aboriginal Candidates): Wednesday 29th January 2025 (5:30pm AEST) Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr