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Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services. We believe healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of children, families and communities. We are committed to offering the best possible counselling, mediation, education and Support services, and are committed to social justice and inclusion. Find out more about our values, benefits and employee experience by watching this video!
About the Role
We are currently seeking applications for the full time (37.5 hours per week) role of Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Practitioner (EAPSP) working within the EAPSS program located at our Robina venue. This role is a Parental Leave coverage role until 25 April 2025.
The purpose of this position is to provide a high standard of case management and Support to the individuals, couples and families impacted by Elder Abuse. The role also aims to promote and raise the knowledge of the signs of Elder Abuse to the target community.
This is a more varied position than a typical practitioner role and balances two key components - Case Management and Community Education. You’ll blend these approaches to own the end to end program participation in your venue.
- Case Management– By getting a deep understanding of the clients circumstances, you’ll make referrals and recommendation to services that help build a network of services, connections and Support.
- Community education – A key to the programs success and engagement will be education initiatives that promote and raise knowledge of signs of Elder Abuse. You must be able to quickly develop rapport with a range of community services and stakeholders, in turn promoting RAQ, the program and creating advocacy in the community.
Some other responsibilities include:
- A key to the programs success and engagement will be education initiatives that promote and raise knowledge of signs of Elder Abuse. You must be able to quickly develop rapport with a range of community services and stakeholders, in turn promoting RAQ, the program and creating advocacy in the community.
- Provide accurate and timely information, advice and options available
- Display sensitivity in the management and coordination of cases, often acting as first contact, you may need to gather information in a supportive manner, underpinned by a demonstrated understanding of theoretical knowledge of Elder Abuse. Counselling experience and qualifications are an advantage.
- Conduct risk and needs assessments
About You
To be successful in this position, you will have
- Undergraduate level qualifications in social or behavioural sciences
- Demonstrated experience in working with clients in a variety of settings and applying a case management framework within complex cases.
- Demonstrated previous experience in delivering case management and/or counselling to the clients affected by Elder Abuse is highly desired
- Demonstrated experience providing counselling in a variety of settings, for example individuals, couples, children, young people, families, and groups.
- Demonstrated experience in financial counselling.
What We Can Offer You
The salary being offered is between $81,368.45 to $95,092.19per annum, pro rata for part time, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows:
- Work-life balance and flexible working hours
- Additional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leave
- A supportive team environment and opportunity for professional development
- Salary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay
- Additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts
How to Apply
To apply, send us your resume and a cover letter, outlining your demonstrated experience in each area. Applications can be submitted by clicking Apply Now!
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they’re received, so we encourage you to submit your application now!
Applications close at 4pm on 24 June 2024.
