AddressOngoing, Part-Time Position (60.8 fortnightly hours).
$83,275 per annum pro rata + Super + Salary Packaging* (to increase your take home pay).
Located in Elizabeth.
You’re welcome at RASA
Our belief in the transformative power of relationships lies at the heart of everything we do. You will be joining an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture. Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) Values are Diversity, Respect, Belonging and Learning and this is reflected in the way we work and treat each other. Our teams embrace people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. We understand that your relationships are important, so we believe in being flexible, where possible, to support you to balance your work and personal commitments.
Who we are looking for
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people facing Mental Health challenges? We are seeking a dedicated Family Mental HealthTherapeutic Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be working within a family framework and providing early intervention support to children and young people up to the age of 18 years who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7) in Social work, Psychology or related discipline.
- Experience and expertise gained through previous appointments, services and/or other study related to this position.
It would be a bonus if you have:
- Training in evidence-based group programs (e.g. Bringing up Great Kids, Circle of Security).
What you will be doing
- Provide counseling, case work, and group work services.
- Conduct child-centered assessments and risk screenings within a family context.
- Undertake trauma-informed case work with complex and vulnerable families.
- Develop and deliver therapeutic and educational group programs.
- Offer tailored practical assistance to children, young people, and families.
- Establish partnerships and linkages with other services for effective referral pathways.
- Identify and address risk factors or issues that may impact Mental Health outcomes later in life.
- Collaborate with children, young people, and families to strengthen protective factors.
If this role is what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries: Any enquiries can be addressed to Nicole Cunningham on 8255 3323.
Relationships Australia South Australia is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that the services provided at RASA sites mean that our employees need to follow some specific requirements:
A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check
A satisfactory National Criminal History Check
Have had the three TGA approved and recognised COVID vaccine doses and provide the certificate. If you can’t comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances.
*How Salary Packaging can increase your take home pay
Salary packing is an entitlement granted by the Federal Government to workers in approved non-government and health organisations. Salary Packaging can increase your take home salary by creating tax free earnings. In effect, $15,899 of your wage can be paid tax free in each fringe benefit tax year. This 'tax free' amount is in addition to the tax-free threshold of $18,200 for income.
About RASA
Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not-for-profit, secular, community organisation, helping people to overcome difficulties and bring about positive change in their lives. We offer services for families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To find out more about RASA go to rasa.org.au.
