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Form of work Two contracts available for fixed term full-time for 12 months
SCHDI SAC Level 5
Great role if you're looking for case management as your next role
Anglicare Southern Queensland supports a variety of initiatives aimed at helping children and young people, who are not able to live with their own family, the opportunity to live in a safe nurturing family environment.
Due to expansion of services, we are seeking two Practitioners, based in Underwood, for a full-time fixed term 12 month contracts to be part of our “Foster & Kinship program” providing targeted support to recruit, train, assess and support Foster & Kinship carers to meet the individual needs of children and young people in Out of Home Care (OOHC).
This essential service will be focusing on providing direct therapeutic interventions with children and young people and supporting foster and kinship carers. Some after hours and weekend work will be required.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience building rapport and relating to children and young people within a micro therapeutic manner, supporting foster and Kinship Carers. You will have case planning and assessment skills.
This essential service will be focusing on providing direct therapeutic interventions with children and young people and supporting foster and kinship carers. Some after hours and weekend work will be required. This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience with case management, building rapport and relating to children and young people within a micro therapeutic manner, supporting foster and Kinship Carers.
About You
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences or similar field
Previous experience working with Carers including training, recruitment, and onboarding of new carers.
Demonstrated experience in assessing complex and extreme needs of children & developing and implementing individualized care plans, including in-home support
An understanding and knowledge of child protection (Children Protection Act)
Demonstrated experience in training and facilitation of support groups
Ability to operate within child-centred frameworks within a family-focused network.
Completion of complex documentation on time and within required guidelines
Current Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain
Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
Current Queensland Drivers Licence
Current COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
What We Offer
Salary Packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free
In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses
Purchase extra Leave
ALEX Learning and Development Program
Employee Assistance Program - Lifeworks
Significant and ongoing learning, to create genuine career growth and development plans
Staff Spiritual Retreat twice a year
An employee benefits program that includes awesome retail discounts.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health.
We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
Apply now attaching your resume.
For further information or if you require adjustments to the application process please contact Dustin on 3340 9299 - option 2
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position
