• Full time permanent position
• SCHADS Level 5 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Enjoy monthly RDOs and Hybrid Working to manage you work life balance
• Located in Heidelberg; on the lands of the Wurundjeri people

Who are we?

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children, young people and families across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children and young people can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 125 years of service.

Your new role

Our Heidelberg Family Services team is on the lookout for a practitioner with the passion, skills and expertise to support our families with disability related needs.

In your new role, you will be supporting better outcomes for children, young people and their families through delivering evidence-based and outcome-focused intervention to families experiencing vulnerability.

• Build trust and develop a positive and strong therapeutic bond with clients through outreach-based support.
• Participate in strength-based family assessments, client led case planning and Coaching Methods.
• Facilitate the delivery of group work and evidence-based programs and practices.

About you

• A qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child & Family Social Welfare or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Disability Support sector, inclusive of NDIS and support needs of families with disability needs.
• High level skills, knowledge of working in the child and family services welfare sector, inclusive of family services, family violence, AOD and mental health.

How we reward you

• Be part of an organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

Only applications submitted via the 'Apply Now' button will be considered.

To view a full position description, please visit the Kids First website here.

For inquiries about the position: Lauren Scida, Team Leader HB, [email protected] using the subject line: Child and Family Practitioner - Disability Focus enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).