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THE ROLE
 
WAGEC's From Now program works with women and children, providing accommodation and therapeutic programs as they transition out of the corrections system. The program works across the justice, child protection and housing systems, providing safe accommodation to pregnant women and/or women with their children for 3-6 months.
During this time, the women access daily, intensive therapeutic support to address their immediate needs and long-term goals. Programs focus on living and parenting skills to develop tools that support their successful reconnection with family and communities.
 
The Family Specialist delivers trauma-informed, family-centred support to women and their children, to strengthen family resilience and disrupt the cycles of trauma. Working on-site and in community-based settings, the role provides tailored case management to address immediate needs, and delivers group and educational programs to build parenting confidence, life skills, and emotional wellbeing.
 
This is a part-time role (3 days per week/0.6 FTE) based in Riverwood, on an initial 2-year contract, with the view to being permanent.
 
THE CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE ARE:

• Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based case management for women and families in supported accommodation and in correctional facilities
• Contribute to and facilitate therapeutic groups and programs that support families, safe parenting, family reunion and trauma-informed care
• Support the Program Lead with the implementation of the program's policies, procedures and evaluations
• Build relationships with external stakeholders and agencies to support positive client outcomes
• Participate in an after-hours On-Call rotating roster
• Contribute to WAGEC's caring and supportive culture, driving commitment to our social impact.

ABOUT YOU

• We are looking for experienced practitioners with at least 3 years of professional experience working in child, youth and/or family services
• You'll have solid skills to offer trauma-informed support to women and children who have experienced DV, incarceration, or other complex needs
• You have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children and/or culturally diverse communities in a human services setting
• You are experienced in facilitating training/educational programs or groups with adults and children
• You'll have sound experience in child protection, mandatory reporting, risk assessments and safety planning
• You're a strong communicator, able to adapt your approach to work from a trauma-informed perspective and maintain good professional boundaries
• Ideally, you'll have qualifications in Social Work, Community Work, Psychology or Counselling, or commensurate experience.
• Lived experience of incarceration, or working with women in justice systems, will be highly regarded.

Next steps:
Please read the position description attached and check out our range of services at wagec.org.au.
Upload your application by clicking 'Apply For Job'.
Please consider

• To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• When we say 'women', we mean all women, including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman.
• We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply.
• We work with and support women who have criminal records. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment with us at WAGEC. If you're comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential opportunities to do so.
• If you think you have the experience to do this role but don't meet all our criteria, please get in touch to discuss your situation. We recognise that sometimes the right candidate for a job has transferable skills and experiences, not just qualifications. We'll happily talk through what is essential for this role at this time.

To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact our People and Culture team on 0481 707 137, or via recruitment@wagec.org.au, using the subject line: Family Specialist - From Now enquiry via EthicalJobs.
 
WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.
Why work with us?
 
At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do. Our additional staff benefits include:

• Diversity Council of Australia - Inclusive Employer Award
• Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year
• Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
• 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy
• $500 self-care allowance each year
• Salary Packaging options
• EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support
• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 5 days additional Professional Development leave per year
• Discounts to various local shops, gyms and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise.

You can view the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wagec.cdn.prismic.io/wagec/aS-8n3NYClf9nv03_FromNowFamilySpecialist-PositionDescription_09251.pdf

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