Family Support Worker Budzey Program

Support women and women-led families through service planning and crisis response at Rain City Housing’s Budzey program. Work casual relief shifts across a 24/7 supported housing program.

As a Family Support Worker, you will collaborate with program participants and children in a complex housing environment. Apply family-centred plans, feminist analysis, and knowledge of mental health, substance use, and community resources. Support family preservation through assessment, referrals, monitoring, advocacy, and education.

• Assess needs, plan services, link supports, and monitor outcomes
• Provide education on parenting, health, housing, and violence prevention
• Support peer programming, community kitchens, and tenant committees
• Advocate for women’s and children’s rights with community services
• Respond safely to crises and administer medications under policy

• Diploma in community social services or equivalent education and experience
• Two years’ related experience with women and children
• One year of service planning experience
• Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C or equivalent
• Class 5 driver’s licence and vulnerable sector clearance

Bring family-centred planning, advocacy, crisis response, and collaborative service skills to women and children at Budzey.