About Us…
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 – 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.
Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.
About the Position…
We are seeking a full time Family Support Practitioner to join our compassionate and friendly team in Kedron until 31 December 2023 with possibility for extension. Extension of employment contract beyond this date is subject to the continued successful government funding of the program.
This position is about delivering an outreach model of family case-management programs to families, caregivers, kids and young people within Intensive Family Support Team.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain a regular case load of client families and regularly attend and participate in case reviews.
- Engage families, obtain consent, and collaborate to develop case plans addressing child protection concerns.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review case plans that address worries and build on strengths.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies utilising an ecological model.
About you…
- Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Social Work, Human Services, Allied Health).
- Professional registration (if required) and membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
- At least two (2) years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
- Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- An ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
About the pay…
- Position is classified Level 4 under the SCHCADS award.
- Salary range is $82,046 – $88,288 plus superannuation.
- As a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.
About the benefits…
- Paid parental leave, study and exam leave.
- Excellent professional development options including annual professional development fund opportunities.
- Work for an Employer of Choice: Winner 2019 + Categories: Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; Work-Life Balance.
- Strong values base: We are Professional, Ethical, Team, that is Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
- EAP including Health & Wellbeing Portal for you and your family.
Other requirements…
- Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
- Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
About applying…
- Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
- For more information about the role, contact Jacinta Rogers on 0436 467 251 or [email protected]
With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Closing Date: 7 September 2023