Children’s Therapeutic Practitioner

• Support children and young people to recover from trauma
• Use your skills to build trusted relationships that are integral to child safety 
• Access full NFP salary packaging and additional leave

About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation:

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through Care, Prevention and Advocacy programs, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong.

We also support Dolly’s Dream to help change the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.

The team:

Our team is passionate, authentic and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do. The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, enthusiasm and high work standards. Our values We act with courage, We are stronger together, We are curious, We believe accountability matters and We act with empathy, always, are embedded into how we operate individually and together as a Foundation.

At the Foundation, we support our staff to work flexibly, both in location and hours, based on the premise that work will remain the focus of any arrangement.

The role:

Reporting into the Children Ahead Program Manager, this 12-month contract role is responsible for the delivery of outreach therapy and case management to children and young people who have experienced significant trauma, violence or bullying. 

You would be responsible for:

• Providing individual therapeutic support and case management to children within the program
• Providing efficient, professional case work consisting of intake, assessment, individualised therapy, and case management
• Fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate and up to date client management and statistical records
• Ensuring that up to date and accurate knowledge of relevant services are available to Foundation clients.

Experience required:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in social welfare such as Social Work or Psychology, with eligibility for membership of a professional organisation (ie.  AASW or APS) or other qualifications suitable for practice in the child and family welfare field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing high quality, complex case management to children, youth and families in the context of violence, abuse and trauma.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in delivering clinical services to vulnerable children and young people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice models and theories relating to children, families, trauma, violence or abuse, bullying and online behaviours.
• Hold a current driver’s license, and willing and able to use own vehicle (appropriate reimbursement of expenses provided). 

We’ll give you a purpose-led culture with a focus on wellbeing, including:

• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits. 
• Genuine flexibility and wellbeing focus 
• Additional 5 days leave each year  
• A purpose-led culture, with a supportive and friendly team environment. 

To apply:

Please do not submit your application via this website. To submit your application, please copy and paste the link below into a browser, which will take you to the application site:

https://alannahmadelinefoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/137?source=aWQ9MTY%3D

Please review the position description for this role by following the above link and ensure you address the 'Knowledge, Experience and Requirements' section in your application.

Applications close 9am Wednesday, 21 February 2024. We will be short-listing candidates prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

For further information, please contact ***************@amf.org.au

Important - please note:

• The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
• The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform ‘in-person’ work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.