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Family Support Practitioner

Act for Kids

About us...

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based professional therapy and support services to children and families, who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Established in 1988, we have helped over 170,000 children, young people and families at our 30 centres across Australia.

Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

About the job...

We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Practitioner to join our inclusive, compassionate and friendly team based in Kedron. This position is a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

By joining the Intensive family Support team, this position will see you providing quality case management support to families at risk of entering the statutory child protection system.

Key responsibilities

  • Delivering an outreach model of family case-management programs to families, caregivers, kids and young people.
  • Facilitating social learning, community connectedness, good health and wellbeing.
  • Engaging families, obtaining consent and developing a case plan in conjunction with the family which addresses unmet needs and child protection concerns.
  • Maintain a regular case load of client families.
  • Regularly attend and participate in case reviews.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and other service providers.
  • Working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure families goals are achieved.

About you...

  • A tertiary degree or studying towards a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).
  • At least 2 years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
  • 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.
  • An understanding of current child protection legislation and policy reforms.
  • An ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.

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 $74,180 - $79,811 plus 10% 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.
  • A friendly and flexible work environment to support work/life balance.

About applying...

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A position description is attached.

For more information about the role, contact Sandie Krome on 07 3084 6600 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Act for Kids require all team members to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated or have an approved medical exemption. Employees covered by a state Public Health Direction must be fully vaccinated by the state relevant date ie. VIC 15 Nov 2021; NSW 30 Nov 2021; SA 8 Dec 2021, QLD 15 Dec 2021. Act for Kids requires all other employees to be fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 by 31 January 2022 or have an approved medical exemption.

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