Family Advisor (Parental Leave Cover)
Job No:
R202457
Location:
Salisbury
- Part-time Position (Up to 30.4 fortnightly hours). Fixed Term Contract Ending 31 March 2025.
- $86,398 pro rata per annum + Super + Salary Packaging* (to increase your take home pay).
- Located in Salisbury.
You’re welcome at RASA
Our belief in the transformative power of relationships lies at the heart of everything we do.
You will be joining an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture. Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) Values are Diversity, Respect, Belonging and Learning and this is reflected in the way we work and treat each other. Our teams embrace people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. We understand that your relationships are important, so we believe in being flexible, where possible, to support you to balance your work and personal commitments.
We are seeking a compassionate Family Advisor to support individuals and families at our Family Relationship Centre. In this role, you will respond to clients' needs both in person and over the phone, helping them identify issues and explore options for resolution. You will provide valuable information, parenting advice, and case management support where appropriate, ensuring that clients have the guidance they need to address their concerns effectively.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Bachelor’s Degree (AQF Level 7) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Social Services or Certificate (AQF Level 4) or Diploma (AQF Level 5) in a similar field with at least three years of relevant experience.
It would be a bonus if you need:
- Experience in assessment, advocacy, referral, case management and crisis work in a counselling or mediation environment in the community services industry.
What you will be doing
- Provide telephone and face-to-face support to clients in need.
- Conduct comprehensive screening and risk assessments, focusing on issues like family and domestic violence and child safety.
- Offer advocacy and referrals to clients when necessary.
- Assist in creating and implementing educational and developmental programs for clients.
- Contribute to delivering culturally responsive family services.
- Exercise initiative and sound judgment, especially when guidelines are not clear.
- Take responsibility for various functions within the Family Dispute Resolution service.
- Support program activities to ensure high-quality service delivery.
For more information you can read the full Position Description.
If this role is what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries: Any enquiries can be addressed to Tara Liston on 08 8286 1425.
Applications close: Friday, 27 September 2024, 5pm.
Relationships Australia South Australia is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that the services provided at RASA sites mean that our employees need to follow some specific requirements:
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A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check
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A satisfactory National Criminal History Check
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Have had the three TGA approved and recognised COVID vaccine doses and provide the certificate. If you can’t comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances.
*How Salary Packaging can increase your take home pay
Salary packing is an entitlement granted by the Federal Government to workers in approved non-government and health organisations. Salary Packaging can increase your take home salary by creating tax free earnings. In effect, $15,899 of your wage can be paid tax free in each fringe benefit tax year. This 'tax free' amount is in addition to the tax-free threshold of $18,200 for income.
Follow the link to the Salary Packaging information provided by AccessPay, our chosen provider, to find out more.
About RASA
Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not-for-profit, secular, community organisation, helping people to overcome difficulties and bring about positive change in their lives. We offer services for families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To find out more about RASA go to rasa.org.au.