• Niche service, early intervention intensive family preservation
• Advocate and be the voice of the children
• Make a real difference with an organisation that is truly about the young person

Based in an idyllic rural setting in North Richmond, San Miguel family residential service provides intensive, individualised support to vulnerable young parents and their children.  San Miguel is a unique service that plays a critical role in keeping children safe and well and keeping young families together.  Parents and children receive support from a multi-disciplinary team through a combination of on-site and community based interventions that ensure children are engaged in safe, developmentally appropriate activities and their parents are supported to set and pursue family and personal goals.

Our family preservation model is one of a kind in Australia, we have the ability to be creative in how we work with families, we exist to meet the complex needs of children living with significant risks and aim to transform the lives of young parents and children.  For us it is about the children and families and not about the numbers.

The Parenting and Child Development Worker works in collaboration with the Case Worker Families and provides assessment and support to young parents and their children to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing, and improve parent’s skills in parenting and developing their children. You will develop and deliver activities that support children to be physically and emotionally safe, demonstrate improved behaviour and learn new skills and support parents to develop their parenting skills and build positive, secure attachments with their children.

About You

You will have experience working with vulnerable children and families with complex needs; a minimum of Certificate IV qualification in Human Services, and an understanding of child protection and assessing and managing risk. Working within professional boundaries, you will have demonstrated ability to build strong rapport and engage with children and young people. You will have experience in developing and implementing innovative programs such as parenting and mothercraft skills, playgroups and other programs that foster children’s development. With a flexible and mature approach to work, you can work independently as well as part of a team and understand how to build relationships with a wide range of people.  You will be creative and collaborative by nature and will enjoy working through a different approach to each client and situation, and will thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same!

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services for young people, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of services for young people in Australia with sites across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The community with yourtown’s Art Unions funds most of what we do. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and advocate for keeping families together we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

Contact: Marnie Elliot – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 3867 1376

To apply, and for a full Position Description please click Apply Now.

In line with yourtown's diverse workplace culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National  Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires personnel in this position to evidence or obtain mandatory immunity requirements for the following diseases: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccinations, and supporting information about the immunisation and access to a general practitioner, pharmacist, or local clinic for individual consultation regarding immunisation.

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"