Family Practitioner

Would you like to start a rewarding career?

Full training to become an accredited mediator

Interested in a career enriching the lives of children and young people?

As a result of organisational growth Conflict Resolution Service has a number of positions available within the Children, Family and Youth program portfolio with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. 

The Children, Family and Youth programs support children, young people and their families to improve family functioning and deliver services through the following programs: 

• Safe and Connected Youth Program
• Family Connections Program 
• Family Support Program

The Family Practitioner’s role is to work with young people and their families to build healthy and secure family relationships to minimise family conflict and prevent youth homelessness. The role involves working in a small team of like-minded practitioners that understand the importance of supportive peer supervision. Using the philosophy of mediation, the role will comprise of working with families and young people individually and together to prevent, manage and resolve conflict to keep families engaged, connected and strong.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in intensive case management and/or therapeutic support to young people and families following strength-based case management principles and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and experience in trauma informed practice
• Proven ability to work in collaboration with other service providers to improve quality of life for young people and/or families
• High level interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written and communication skills and ability to document comprehensive case notes
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments
• Capacity to work with high needs and complex families.

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in Mediation in accordance with National Mediator Accreditation Standards
• Previous experience working in the not-for-profit sector
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Family Violence Training.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or the equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience in youth and family case management or equivalent
• Full driver’s license
• WWVP clearance.

How to apply

Submit your resume and cover letter through the “apply” function above.

For further details regarding this role or to obtain a copy of the full position description please contact Kim Bool on 6189 0590 or email ***@crs.org.au

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis and interviews offered throughout the advertised timelines. 

Applications close 5pm Friday 12 April 2024

Conflict Resolution Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.