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Form of work Full time position based across Loganholme and Capalaba hubs
$86k - $92k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
Flexible Friendly organisation, hybrid work options available!
About the role
FaCC services have been established across Queensland to support families who are at risk of entering or re-entering the child protection system. FaCC are local, community-based services that help families to care for and protect their children at home, by connecting them to the right services at the right time. Broadly, the FaCC will:
As a Child & Family Practitioner, you will undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and needs, determine an appropriate referral pathway for the family to help them achieve their goals, and follow up with services to ensure successful engagement. Typically we engage with families on a short term basis (6 weeks).
Duties
Conduct initial assessments of a families strengths and needs identifying their main goals
Identify and make appropriate referrals based on the goals; and follow up with services
Provide information and advice to families base don their individual circumstances
Assess and manage child protection risks for families
Liaise with key stakeholders in the community
Keep accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions and related tasks
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:
Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees.
Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years
Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth
Skills and Experience
As an experienced Child & Family Practitioner you will have a relevant tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or similar and:
A minimum of 12 months case management experience working with at risk children, young people and/or families in a child protection focused role, including experience undertaking comprehensive assessments is essential
Excellent understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and the impact of trauma and the effect on child behaviour and development, along with experience identifying and addressing child protection concerns
An understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and LGBTIQ + communities
Strong organisation skills, time management skills, IT skills and ability to use technology in service delivery
Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast paced environment, ever changing environment
Ability to work unsupervised and remotely
High level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potential
A Current driver’s license
Apply today!
To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.
Contact Emma on Emma.Workman@benevolent.org.au for a friendly confidential discussion.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.
