Practitioner - Families Children And Young People (Reconnect Program)

Permanent, part-time position (53.2 hours fortnightly) in Burnie or Devonport

About us:

Anglicare Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

About the role:

Anglicare Tasmania’s Reconnect program is a unique and highly skilled program working with Young People and their parent/caregivers in a prevention and early intervention space to reduce the risk of homelessness and disengagement from school, community and family. A keen understanding of family dynamics/systems, youth brain development, mediation or counselling are highly desirable.

The successful applicant will:

• facilitate assessments and planning processes with people accessing our services by identifying their personal barriers and support needs to develop meaningful ways to overcome those barriers;
• in collaboration with people accessing our services, develop a service plan to guide the intentional support to be provided, providing regular intentional support based on service plan and identified support needs, review service plans and support needs regularly and revise plan accordingly;
• support people accessing our services to find sustainable and meaningful access to natural community resources, services and other supports, at the same time as encouraging and supporting self-advocacy and self-determination;
• possess relevant tertiary qualifications (Education, Psychology, Social work, Nursing and Allied Health) or extensive experience and qualifications (Diploma of Community Services) deemed equivalent and/or clearly demonstrated experience in Community Services.

Joining the team at Anglicare Tasmania means:

• Becoming part of a well-established and respected, values driven organisation;
• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging;
• Access to training and development opportunities and clinical supervision.

What we are looking for in an applicant:

• An understanding of the processes people utilise to overcome adversity/distress arising from life challenges.
• Demonstrated case management skills and ability to work effectively with clients, family members and service providers to identify solutions.
• An ability to recognise and understand people’s intrinsic resourcefulness.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with individuals and their families/carers who may be experiencing significant distress.
• People who reflect our values of Respect, Compassion, Hope and Justice.

Successful applicants must be willing to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• undertake a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

For further information on our Recruitment processes please visit our website.

For further information about this position please contact Marni Bos, Program Manager – Community Services on 0428 759 *** or *****@anglicare-tas.org.au during business hours.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  WEDNESDAY, 3rd APRIL 2024, at 6.00pm.

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the 'Apply’' button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of Children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.