AddressWelcome to Lutheran Care. We are an energetic, forward thinking and values driven not for profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most.
Our organisation offers a wide range of programs and services and we support communities through responding to the needs of individuals and families, community development, learning opportunities, accommodation and disability support. Current programs include Homelessness and Housing, Community Connections, Community Hubs, Community Visitors Scheme, Elcies Disability Care, Emergency Relief, Financial Counselling, Family Support and Education and Foster Care. Through innovative approaches, we strive to enhance the well-being of individuals and make a positive impact on their lives.
Our Foster Care Services program is funded through the Department for Child Protection to provide family based foster care services in the SA Metropolitan North, South West and East, the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula and the Murray Mallee regions.
Foster carers are recruited, trained and supported to provide emergency, short term, long term, specialist and respite care for children and young people who are under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive.
And this is where you come in! We are looking for a Therapeutic Practitioner who will provide intensive therapeutic support to vulnerable families in LC’s Foster Care Service and Specialist Care Program, in collaboration with allocated Case Workers
The aims and objectives include:
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of trauma-responsive practice, the effects of trauma and attachment on child development and the impacts on behaviour in relation to children and young people in care.
- Hold a working knowledge of common developmental disabilities and challenges impacting children and young people, inclusive practice and strategies to support children with developmental challenges.
- Maintain commitment to an outcome based approach, including reducing and eliminating restrictive practices and improved quality of life for all.
- Coach families in developing Growth Action Plans to overcome barriers and experience success in meeting their children’s and their own support needs.
- Provide families with psychoeducation and evidence-based resources regarding their child’s needs, therapeutic parenting strategies, vicarious trauma and self-care.
- Contribute to the development, planning and delivery of therapeutic carer connect groups, support groups, playgroups and specialist care children’s programs.
What's in it for you?
Lutheran Care values all its staff by ensuring that they are well supported through paid maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service, access to internal and external training opportunities, annual staff conference, professional development days, annual volunteer celebrations and an innovative and caring culture.
Lutheran Care is committed to providing a child safe environment therefore you will require a valid DHS Working With Children Check and a current Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate. You must hold a current and unrestricted South Australian Drivers License and possess a registered roadworthy vehicle available for work use (employees reimbursed for work travel).
For a discussion about the opportunity, please don’t hesitate to Dawn Oakley on 0439 961 ***. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applications must include a Cover Letter, Selection Criteria Response and a current Resume.
For further information and instructions on how to apply, including a Job Description please visit our website at: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/
Applications close 2 June 2024
Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and those from culturally diverse communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
