Churches of Christ, Child, Youth and Families, Mackay

Permanent, full-time & part-time opportunities available

Highlighting the importance of this role

The Assessment and Intervention Case Worker is responsible for providing assessment, intervention and support services to children, young people and their families.

You will have the opportunity within this varied role to:-

• Utilise a range of assessment, crisis intervention, short term intervention skills and therapeutic approaches to provide both therapeutic and practical support services to families and individuals, based on the assessed priority of need and as outlined in the single case plan;
• Action referrals and conduct evidence-based assessments;
• Work with key stakeholders to develop case/intervention plans that meet the needs of the child/young person and their family, and facilitate/conduct interventions as required;
• Provide direct in-home support services and intervention with families as required, including the provision of after-hours and ‘on call’ services on a rotational basis or as required;
• Work sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, children, young people, families and communities to provide culturally inclusive services and achieve sustainable outcomes.

What you can bring to the team

You are passionate about working with children, parents and families and aim for the absolute best outcomes for them. With an empathetic nature you are compassionate toward vulnerable individuals. You are approachable and a good problem solver who can think quickly on your feet to make sound decisions. 

To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:

• A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or related discipline;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999;
• Demonstrated experience in applying assessment, crisis intervention and short-term intervention skills and therapeutic approaches to working with children, young people, families and foster carers;
• Driver’s licence;
• Possess or has the ability to acquire a National Police Check and Working with Children (Blue Card).

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Employee Benefits

As a not for profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 pa. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
  • JB Hi-Fi,
  • The Good Guys,
  • Goodlife Health Clubs,
  • Bupa Health,
  • Plus many more.

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Cindy Kember, Service Manager, on 0439 751 043.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be reviewed as received.