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Child and Family Support Service



Position Vacant


Family Support Worker Cover Letter
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Family Support Worker Position Description
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The Child and Family Support Service is available to support vulnerable families who have children aged 0 - 12 years. Families who are experiencing problems that may be resolved with practical support are able to work with the Child and Family Support Worker for a period of up to 3 months.

Services include:
  • Information and referral (e.g. information on child behaviour issues, housing/homelessness, unemployment, financial trouble, changing utility companies)
  • Casework (ongoing support to access services)
  • Parenting support (parenting skills and support to improve the capacity to build positive relationships, respond to children's needs, and address challenging behavioural and emotional issues)
  • Skill development (e.g. budgeting, cooking)
  • Home visiting (structured support and skill development in the home)
  • Counselling (emotional support for individuals or groups)

The Child and Family Support Service aims to deliver the following outcomes:
  • Children have a safe and healthy start to life
  • Children develop well and are ready for school
  • Children meet developmental and educational milestones
  • Children live in families that meet their physical, emotional and social needs
  • Children and families have access to appropriate and responsive services if needed
  • Links with family, school and community are established and maintained

Contact Kelly at FNC on 6555 4351 for more information.
Email: kelly@fnc.org.au

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The FNC's Family Support Service is funded through the State Department of Families And Community Services (FACS) through there Early Intervention and Placement Program (EIPP).