Child And Family Practitioner

• Full-time role based in Milton, with regular travel to the Loganholme hub
• $92k - $99k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible friendly organisation, WFH options available

Our Organisation 

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.   

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

Our Child & Family Wellbeing Service provides early intervention support to children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing a mental illness. The service aims to improve the wellbeing of children and families enabling them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potential.

About the role

As our Case Manager, you will work with children, young people and their families to identify and develop supports to address risk factors that may be impacting on their lives. Working from a child-centred approach, you will help children and young people recognise and manage strong feelings and emotions and help them build their resilience to overcome life’s difficulties. You will offer workshops, groups and community awareness sessions that promote social and emotional wellbeing in children and young people. You will promote a culture where each family’s point of view and preferences for their wellbeing are recognised, respected and understood. You will be part of a monthly intake roster. There is an expectation to work from the office 50% of the time.

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.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – a First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group, and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.
  

Skills and Experience

• You will have a degree qualified in social work, human services, psychology or similar
• At least 12 months experience in the Community Services Sector in Early Intervention, Child Protection or Mental Health
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments with families and risk assessment/ safety planning
• A child centred & strengths based approach to working with children and families in a mental health context
• A clear understanding of child protection issues and mandatory reporting responsibilities
• High level written and verbal communication - it’s important to document our work
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and LGBTIQA+ communities
• Current drivers license

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace. 

Apply with your resume and cover letter outlining how you align to the role

Contact Sabrina Pezzuto at 0481 910 *** or ***************@benevolent.org.au to find out more!

*Internally this role is called a Child and Family Practitioner.