About us...

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of free prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2019 - 2020 we provided services to 44,894 people, including over 29,000 children.

Our unique multidisciplinary teams provide integrated therapy, sexual abuse counselling, safe houses in remote Indigenous communities, information, advice and referral services, intensive family support and early learning centres designed for children with additional development needs to ensure we set them up for success at school.

About the job...

We’re seeking a dedicated Engagement and Referral Practitioner (Identified) to join our caring and dedicated Family and Child Connect (FaCC) team based on the Sunshine Coast. This position is part-time (0.8FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2022. Extension of employment contract beyond December 2022 is subject to the continued successful government funding of the program.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a case load of client families.
• Identifying family needs using specified tools.
• Successfully engaging families in a timely manner and gaining their consent to refer into appropriate services.
• Making effective referrals for client families to meet their identified needs.
• Developing and maintaining professional and ethical work practices.
• Regularly attending and participating in case consultations.

About you...

• A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (social work, human services, allied health).
• Professional registration (if required).
• At least 2 years’ experience working within the child protection framework.
• Ability to identify family and individual client needs using a child-centred approach.
• Ability to identify child protection concerns.
• A high level of engagement skills including experience in engaging with non-consenting clients in a respectful and non-threatening manner.
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the pay...

• Position is classified Level 4.1 – 4.4 under the SCHCADS award;
• Salary range is $72,362 -$77,859 plus 9.5% superannuation (pro-rata for part-time);
• In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.

About the benefits...

• Overall winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 (100-499 employees);
• Winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 in (1) Health & Wellbeing (2) Leadership (3) Work-Life Balance;
• Strong values based organisation;
• Excellent professional development options (including annual professional development fund opportunities);
• Paid parental leave and study assistance;
• Employee Assistance Program including Health & Well-being Portal;
• Excellent family-friendly and flexible work environment.

Other requirements…

• To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Willingness of a respected Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural referee to vouch for your appropriateness for this role.

Blue Card Requirement...

From 31 August 2020, you are required to have a current blue card to commence employment at Act for Kids in Queensland. Please visit Queensland Blue cards for more information.

About applying...

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application or for more information about the role, contact Britt Sherwell 0419 794 417 or [email protected] using the subject line: Engagement and Referral Practitioner (Identified) - Sunshine Coast enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.