Family Support Worker - Homelessness Support

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families across Darwin? We need you to join our team of dedicated family support practitioners, helping to maximise our impact on the lives of vulnerable families who are part of the Integrated Homelessness Supported Accommodation Program (IHSAP). In this varied and challenging role, you’ll help give families the tools they need to thrive.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, maximum term position (through to end of June 2024, with potential for extension), you’ll work as a key contributing member of the IHSAP case management team, providing family and child focused support and services to people residing at the YISSA Stayover accommodation program, who require additional support to thrive.

The Integrated Homelessness Supported Accommodation Program (IHSAP) is provided under the auspice of Mission Australia, so as a Family Support Worker in this program you’ll also ensure that you’re familiar with Mission Australia’s Vision, Values and Mission.

You will make an impact through:

Based in Darwin and working out of YISSA stayover accommodation, you’ll work flexible hours between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday and will report to our Team Leader.

Does this sound like you?

You’re an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child centred, strengths-based framework. Importantly, you have a strong understanding of the impact of trauma on children and their families and you’re keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by families residing in temporary accommodation.

This role requires:

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is 680+ people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave.

Other benefits include:

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close Thursday 8th June 2023.

Position Description - Family Support Worker IHSAP Darwin

For more information about the program and the team that the role will work in, see our Program Profile. For any queries, contact Team Leader, Catherine Collier, on 0417 200 170 or catherine.collier@54reasons.org.au.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.