AddressAbout Inala Community House
Inala Community House (ICH) is a progressive, community organisation, based in the south-west suburbs of Brisbane. We have been strengthening our local communities through the provision of high quality and responsive services for over 50 years and remain committed to making a real difference in the lives of those in the community in which we serve.
ICH offers a range of services to our communities including NDIS, Community Engagement, Out of Home Care and Family Intervention Services (FIS). Our services work together to support clients in a holistic way.
About the Role – 38 hours/week Maternity Leave Position until 31 December 2024 (with a possibility of extension until June 2025)
In this rewarding and diverse role, you will have the opportunity to improve the lives of children and families who have come to the attention of the child protection system.
You will achieve this by working in conjunction with Child Safety and other services to support and empower families to address their child protection concerns and assist them to reunify with their children who are currently in care, or to prevent their children from entering the care system.
Your duties will be varied in this role and include:
- Active case management, in collaboration with both the family and Child Safety, to plan and agree on the goals to be achieved and regularly reviewing progress.
- Establishing a therapeutic relationship and evoking change talk
- Providing psycho education and developing parents skills to parent safely
- Having an active professional voice at meetings with Child Safety (e.g. Practice Panel, Family Group Meetings) and at other stakeholder meetings.
- Making regular home visits to work with families intensively on their goals. This includes education, modelling and practical support.
- Referral and support to assist clients to access other services (DFV, Housing, Mental Health D&A) and maintaining positive relationships with these service providers.
- Advocacy and providing comprehensive reports on clients’ progress.
This position will be ideal for someone with experience in domestic and family violence, alcohol and other drug or parenting support roles.
In return you will receive $41 - $44/hour (plus super), access to generous salary packaging, emergent training and flexible working hours by negotiation. Additionally, you will be part of a diverse community organisation where you can learn about, interact and participate in our other services including NDIS, Community Engagement, Out of Home Care to further develop your career.
About the Team
You will be part of a dynamic, passionate, small team and part of a wider organisation where you are encouraged to speak up about ways in which we can improve services to the community and evoke change.
In the FIS team, you will be part of a cohesive, supportive and inclusive team who work together to achieve positive outcomes for families and continually seek to develop professionally and improve service delivery.
This role is has flexible hours which can suit your schedule (worked Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm).
About You
- You have a relevant degree (i.e. Social Work, Human Services or Social Welfare, Psychology or Behavioural Science) from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum of one years’ experience in children protection or work experience in a relevant occupation.
- You have proven experience in case management and can undertake the core elements including assessment of needs, case planning, service delivery, monitoring and review.
- Knowledge of attachment and trauma, domestic violence and child development and work in a culturally sensitive way and from a strengths-based framework.
- You are passionate about the care and protection of children and acknowledge that all people have the capacity to change. You are persistent and creative, and willing to use a variety of approaches to engage service users.
- You enjoy working in a fast paced and outcomes focused team environment as well as having the ability to operate independently.
- You will have a current blue card, be willing to undergo a personal history check (LCS2 check) and have a current QLD drivers’ licence.
If this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application:
Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the role to ensure consideration of your application. For more information, contact Rebecca Muldoon, FIS Manager on 3372 1711.
Applications close when a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are appreciated
