Community Kinship Practitioner

$67,191+ super + not for profit salary packaging benefitsPermanent Part Time Contract - 30.4hrs per week - Real work/life balance!Location: Devonport TAS 7310Rewarding work - every day you know you are making a real difference Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose. Your Opportunity Based in Devonport the Community Kinship Practitioner (CKP) works with informal kinship carers who have taken on the primary care of a child, often in difficult family circumstances. You will make a difference by supporting informal kinship carers to develop their confidence and parenting skills, and help them connect with schools, other supports in the community and assisting with referral pathways to meet the needs of the family. This support includes case management, coordination of support groups and school holiday programs. The service works with relatives raising children aged 0- 18 years of age. Your Key Responsibilities Engage with families and work together to develop effective plans for long-term positive outcomes.Actively work with families to identify goals that will promote safety, well-being and belonging for their children.Working with families in their homes and at other suitable locations, to overcome barriers to engagement both actively and proactively.Create and update individualised case management plans for all clients.Undertake case management tasks including assessments, reviews, reporting, referrals to local area intake and other administrative functions ensuring all are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.Coordinate and participate in stakeholder meetings with other services and clients.Facilitate support groups for CKP carers. Requirements for Success With a significant background in child, youth & family and/or Social Welfare/Social Science, you will be confident in your case management and assessment processes. Other requirements include: A minimum of a Diploma or Degree in Community services or related discipline.4+ years' experience in Community Services or similar role - working with youth and families highly regarded.Demonstrated experience in engaging and working therapeutically with children and families and people with a disability.Must have compassion, kindness, and a high degree of empathy.Ability to use computer systems to complete data entry, case notes, reports etc.Strong experience with facilitating group sessions.Knowledge of childhood developmental stages and best practice parenting strategies including behaviour management.Demonstrated case management experience with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.Drivers Licence required due to travel requirements for outreach. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Our Culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We're committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you are skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. We encourage applications from people with disability and Indigenous Australians. If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au. Your Benefits To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in needNot-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.Volunteering opportunitiesExtra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave. How To Apply To be considered for this opportunity, click 'apply' and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. Apply quickly to be considered for this exciting and diverse role.