AddressCentacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services. Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Mt Isa, Cloncurry and Normanton.
This role is an amazing opportunity for someone interested in gaining their FDRP accreditation
Benefits you will enjoy:
- SCHADS Level 4 Salary until you gain your FDRP Accreditation and then move to a SCHADS Level 6
- Generous NFP Salary Sacrifice Options
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Birthday Leave + Other Above Award Benefits
- Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development
The FRC Case Worker is responsible for providing information, support, counselling and mediation for separating couples and their children and assisting families to focus on the best interests of the children. Centacare North Queensland will support the position with access to study leave opportunities and assistance with the purchase of course-related resources where required. Upon accreditation by the Commonwealth Department of Attorney-General the position will provide a pathway to a substantive role in the Family Relationship Centre as an FDRP paid at a SCHADS Level 6
Joining a values-driven, supportive and inclusive team, you will:
- Undertake case management with couples, families and individuals
- Conduct intake, risk and needs assessments of clients and make appropriate referrals as necessary
- Ensure recommendations and related practices comply with the Family Law Act 1975 (the Act) and the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008 (the FDRP Regulations) and other legislative requirements
- Apply knowledge of relevant theoretical models and frameworks (child development and child-focused mediation) to ensure support appropriate to client needs
- Maintain appropriate files, records and complete other required documentation within the agency guidelines
- Complete course of study in Graduate Diploma (FDRP) and undertake professional development requirements towards obtaining FDRP Accreditation
- Represent and promote Centacare in the wider community by engaging in and developing strong networks and partnerships
- Actively participate in the process of professional supervision and identifying and undertaking professional development opportunities
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative and values-driven team environment that embraces a culture of ‘best practice’ and innovation
Download the Position Description below for more important details about the position
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Law, or Mediation that are related to or allow accreditation as an FDRP
- Willingness and eligibility to undertake a course of study and undertake professional development activities towards obtaining FDRP Accreditation with the Commonwealth Department of Attorney-General
- Experience in family and child-focused practices and the ability to articulate family dynamics
- Understanding of the obligations of FDR Practitioners under the Act and the FDRP Regulations
- Ability to uphold reasonable professional standards in the provision of client services at all times
- Demonstrated ability to apply highly developed communication skills both written and verbal
- Current open driver's licence
- Current, and ability to retain, both a Working with Children Blue Card check and Disability Worker Screening Clearance
Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.
