ProCare Australia are the leading specialist recruitment agency for the community service industry in Australia, providing casual, locum and permanent career opportunities.
As the needs and demands of the community services sector grows, ProCare Australia is seeking to recruit qualified, flexible, hardworking and experienced Family Support Practitioner who can help provide Intensive In-Home Support to children, young people and families referred by the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.
About the role:
The Family Support Practitioner plays a key part in the provision of frontline support services to children, young people and families. You will support implementation of the journey plan that includes key goals and activities to support child, young person and their families achieve the desired outcome, within the home environment and community.
- Work in an environment with families who have high complex behavioural needs.
- Attend family homes to provide support to families utilising a professional practice model.
- Provide advocation and support to families to assist in developing routines, plan daily activities and schedules based on need, problem solve, implement safety planning, utilise behaviour management strategies to assist families in de-escalating situations.
- Provide intensive personal support through a range of interpersonal and life skills ensuring a safe and supportive environment for the family.
- Engage in personal and professional development to maintain an in depth understanding of trauma and attachment, behavioural triggers and responses.
- Implement, maintain and utilise policies, procedures, frameworks and professional boundaries.
- Positive behaviour support strategies and other support strategies as outlined within the families care management documentation to ensure professional boundaries, responses and processes are maintained at all times.
- Facilitate and transport individuals and families to required activities and appointments in line with departmental policies.
To be Successful, you must have:
- Completed tertiary degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Human Services, Psychology or other relevant degree
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role (EG: Intensive Family Support)
Applicants do not have to be vaccinated for Covid-19.
Other requirements
- Drivers License Class ‘C’ (Open)
- Child Safety and Personal History Check (LCS2) or ability to obtain
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Current First Aid and CRP Certificate
- A vehicle with full Comprehensive Car Insurance
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or contact our friendly team on (07) 3807 2833.