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Considering either Full-time or Part-time applications for this position
Rewarding role where you directly impact the lives of others in a positive way
About Us
Anglicare Southern Queensland connects with people at every stage of their life journey responding with compassion and humility, recognising the uniqueness of all individuals and advocating for the most vulnerable in our community. We’ve been proudly empowering generations of Queenslanders by providing care, compassion and hope for over 150 years.
Anglicare’s Children & Families have a long history of providing family and children support services, including family intervention, foster and kinship care, counselling, relationship support and much more. Our Family Intervention Service works to preserve families or assist in reunifying a child with their family after a period of out of home care.
About the Position
We are looking for a passionate Child and Youth Practitioner to join our team based in Toowoomba on a either a full time or part time fixed term contract for 18 months.
As a Child and Youth Practitioner, you will provide early intervention and prevention services to children/young people and their parents/ carers/ guardians who are at risk of developing or showing early signs of a Mental Health concern. You will work primarily with children and young people through the provision of support, mediation, case management, advocacy and counselling.
The position aims to engage at risk children and young people to keep them connected with their families, education, training, work and wider community.
About You
Qualities:
A team player who exudes empathy and compassion
Someone with resilience - you persevere when challenges arise
A passionate professional who cares about their work and wants to make a difference in the lives of others
Skills/Experience:
You have experience positively engaging with children/young people and families with complex needs in a supportive/therapeutic role
You can conduct holistic needs assessments including: recommending appropriate referrals/external services, developing goals and case plans, providing current resources
You understand and can adhere to relevant legislation and guidelines
You are able to effectively case manage and work with a range of core services
You can develop and implement evidence-based programs that improve social skills, self-esteem, confidence, mental health and wellbeing
You would like to be involved in the development of policy, service models, strategies and evaluation mechanisms to ensure high-quality outcomes
Essential Requirements
Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Science or similar
Current Blue Card
Current COVID-19 Vaccination Evidence
Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Current QLD Driver Licence & own reliable vehicle
How You'll Benefit
Salary packaging, package up to$15,900 per year tax free!
In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
Ongoing training, both internal and external, for personal and professional development
Opportunities for career progression
Purchase additional leave
Discounts at various retail outlets
Flexible, Part Time hours to work around your commitments
Opportunities to work across our other services
Application Process
Please send us a copy of your current resume and cover letter, applications will be reviewed and assessed as they are received.
For further information or adjustments to the application process please contact
Casey Thorpe
07 4616 8000
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
